Why Do I Pretend To Be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking...reactions143comments
Migraine Meals: What I Eat When I Feel Like I Can't EatIt can often be really tricky to figure out how to properly nourish one's body in the midst of a migraine attack. This...reactions169comments
Migraine and Sex: It's ComplicatedWell, I guess I will say it plainly: migraine has impacted my sex life in irreparable ways. That is a heavy statement...reactions11comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live MusicHeading out on the town to see a band play a loud concert, in a brightly lit music venue full of smells...reactions2comments
If I Knew Then What I Know NowAs I get older, I find myself constantly thinking about my past and how I would have done things a lot differently...reactions4comments
Low-Cost Options for Migraine PatientsIt is a beautiful, calm, and rainy spring morning. Glassy water drops paint the window panes in my room in fleeting, translucent...reactions6comments
A Yoga Convert: Mindfulness For MigraineI used to be one of those folks who scoffed at the idea of trying yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises when...reactions3comments
Turning Embarrassment Into Strength2020 has truly been something. I have admittedly been too tired, too stressed out, too sick, and too sad to write very...reactions4comments
Respect and Power at the Doctor’s OfficeFeeling powerless at the doctor’s office is something many in the community can relate to. From being misunderstood, to being outright disrespected...reactions18comments
What If We Thought About Work Differently?Earlier this week, I woke up with undoubtedly the worst migraine I have had in a really long time. I couldn’t hold my...reactions11comments
My Migraine PlaylistMusic can reach into the deepest parts of our soul and bring us joy when we can’t seem to smile, bring us...reactions10comments
Odd One OutI've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing...reactions58comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off OddsNavigating the hoops and hurdles of chronic migraine can be a full time investment. From hospital and doctor’s bills, to high prescription...reactions6comments
Time for a Change: Thoughts on New CareFor many who live with migraine, the process of visiting a new doctor can be a frustrating and vulnerable experience. For one...reactions7comments
Who Am I Beyond Migraine?Some huge changes in my life have prompted me to get a bit existential, and I have been pondering questions like: "What...reactions16comments
Bonnets and Migraine: Challenging The Stigma of BothI’ve recently seen many discussions online about natural hair, protective styling, and the use of bonnets (a head covering used as a...reactions7comments
Expectation Overload: Working with Migraine During a PandemicWhew, it’s 2021. I truly can’t believe it, as last year felt like it would never ever end. The world shifted in...reactions1comment
Worker Bee AdvocacyI can’t tell you how many times in my working life that I have been in conversation with coworkers, where people were...reactionscomments
Virtual Visits: Managing Migraine Through A ScreenAs tends to happen every couple of years or so, I am once again on the hunt for new care. I can...reactionscomments
Getting Married with MigraineOh my goodness, migraine community, I am getting married! This feels like a big deal. Not only because it is a huge...reactions26comments
