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Have You Asked for What You Want and Need?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Thomas Robinson

Our interactions with others can be and often are one of the most stressful, difficult, and painful areas of our lives. That is especially true for those of us living with a chronic illness for lots of reasons. We may … Continue reading →

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How to Get Others to Better Understand What it’s Like to Live With a Chronic Illness

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Thomas Robinson

My girlfriend and I usually do very well communicating with each other. But recently we went through a period where we were struggling. What happened was that I was sharing about some of my challenges with her, and she thought … Continue reading →

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Are you treating yourself as if you matter?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Thomas Robinson

During my many years as a life coach for people with chronic illnesses, I’ve met many people who thought that ignoring their illness-related pain was their best option. I don’t agree. I think you will understand why if you think … Continue reading →

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