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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Steve & Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Shelf-Stable Food
For the moldie life, camping, bedridden, in the car, times with no refrigeration, etc. 1. Baby food (I’m serious!) tiny jars/good serving size to use up and pitch the jar. I’ve had toddler meat sticks for emergency protein. I LOVE … Continue reading
Journal your way to better health
First let me be clear. I think most physical problems have very little root in emotional health. Except racing heart after a scare. 😀 However, if the emotional health is improved, we just plain feel better, and it might help … Continue reading
Posted in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), God's Grace/Encouragement, Homelessness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged CFS, chronic illness, CIRS, disappointment, emotional health, grief, help with grief, journ, long covid, Mold Illness, mold loss, trauma
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2 Camping Ideas (for CIRS, MCS, and “Extreme” Mold Avoidance)
For those of us with CIRS or MCS (or Toxic Injury or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Environmental Illness or mold toxicity or whatever you want to call it), sometimes camping helps. Sometimes camping helps A LOT (life changing). Plus finding … Continue reading
The Day I Learned What I Did Wrong
I sat cross-legged on my bed, beyond exhausted, very sick, frustrated, looking for answers. One of the mold remediation companies said they wanted to use a fogging solution, and I wanted more information about the product, so I called the … Continue reading
The Most Important Lyme Information Ever
I believe this book is so important because this little-understood phenomenon could make a huge impact on some people’s stubborn Lyme disease. I have seen it work with friends. I am very excited this book has come out; I firmly believe … Continue reading
Excellent Guest Post on Feeling Abandoned
I love what chronic illness writer Kayle Buchanan has written: I know not everyone is a person of faith, but for those of you that are… I needed this reminder this week. I hope you find it an encouragement. Job … Continue reading
Now I Know Why
April 2010 we left the mold house. My Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and mold sensitivity and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) were all extremely severe. But by August 2010 we had made it to better air in the Black Hills of South … Continue reading
2 Great Resources for Chemical Sensitivity
Three years after I started to become noticeably chemically sensitive, I read the book Amputated Lives, by Alison Johnson. Then I began to understand chemical sensitivity much more. The information is helpful; the stories are compelling. http://www.alisonjohnsonmcs.com/amputated-lives-coping-with-chemical-sensitivity.htm Just this year, … Continue reading
My Experiences Camping as a Moldie/MCSer in the Black Hills
Dear Moldie/MCSer/CIRS sufferer, Please check out these camping places for yourself. Environments change, as we know. Campgrounds change owners. Stuff happens. But maybe this at least gives you a place to start. You can call and ask questions. Many campground … Continue reading
MCS: Banished from the Human Race Released
Our new book is now available on Amazon! MCS: Banished from the Human Race Our story begins spring 2010, when I finally realized our house was killing me. Later that year, I began writing experiences, ideas, and knowledge that we … Continue reading
