You may notice big visual changes if you're watching this on video. I'm rocking my hair, newly cut and dyed, down! As well as makeup and false eyelashes. Why? Why? You may be asking is this sick lady going to all that trouble?! Well, it has to do with my philosophy of dress for the way you want to feel. I was out in the world today being a professional patient.

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Why do I call this Chronic Wellness?

Managing life-altering chronic illnesses that have transformed my life and future, I struggle with depression, I struggle with how and whether to treat my diseases. These conditions and questions can wreck us in all kinds of ways.

Here's the story of the genesis of this video blog and podcast.

When our bodies are broken can we find ways for our spirits to remain whole?

How can I remind myself and you that we are enough?

How do we find buoyancy?

Today's doctors' appointments were to scan my veins to see whether the blood clots are still there since my surgery in August. It is likely that I am not on the right blood thinner and the most appropriate one will come with difficult trade offs. So I'm working again to find my center, not believe everything I think, and make time to find space for a few things I enjoy. Today that meant getting on some glam and coming to talk to you.