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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!-
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Tag Archives: mould
Moldies–Preserve your Stuff with Photos
When we left the mold house, we had to throw away our wedding album. However, my husband had the foresight to take digital photos of all the album pages (outside). That way, someday when we got new non-mold contaminated photos, … Continue reading
I Hate Journaling
So why in the world did I write a journaling book? Well, mainly one reason, my friends wanted it. Many contributed ideas and thoughts. I picked the best of these and put them in the book. It’s not totally true … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), God's Grace/Encouragement, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged chronic illness, emotional health, grief, journaling, mold, mould, points for your therapist, working through grief
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Managing Air Conditioning for Moldies
Condensation (and resulting mold growth on the inevitable dust on coils/drip pan etc.) is such a problem with most air conditioning units or systems that many of us moldies just go without. Especially when we are so sick that even … Continue reading
Posted in Mold/Mould, Uncategorized
Tagged air conditioning, building for MCS, mould, window a/c unit draining
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Overcoming Barriers to Healing from ME/CFS, Mold Illness, MCS, and Other Chronic Illness
There are a number of key factors involved in healing that some may be prevented from doing, for a while. Sweating. Some of us just don’t sweat well UNTIL IN GOOD ENOUGH AIR. (It usually takes me 2 months in … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic illness, healing, MCS, ME/CFS, mould
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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
CFS and Energy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a condition marked by extreme energy problems and Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM). I am fascinated by this short 4-minute-and-40-second video because it begins to explain the physical processes that are going wrong in someone with CFS. But … Continue reading
Why I Will Now Refer to my Illness as CFS
My illness has so many components to it, with so many pieces of various illnesses with various names, like FM, IBS, EI, MCS, CIRS, it is ridiculous. With all the acronyms that fit me, I could make an alphabet soup. … Continue reading
