Waiting to LiveI’ve been doing it for years: canceling get-togethers with friends and family, missing important events, putting off work projects, avoiding going outside...reactions63comments
Shifting the Narrative: Reframing Limitations as CapabilitiesRecently, a couple of my family members invited me to go on an international trip. I didn't want to miss out on...reactions15comments
Why “It’s Just a Headache” Bothers Us So MuchNothing irritates a migraineur more than this statement. It tops the list of “what not to say” nearly every time. If you...reactions13comments
What’s Your Secret: Cold or Hot Therapy?Many migraineurs are drawn to extreme temperature remedies for relief of pain. A heating pad or a cold compress can make all...reactions57comments
Migraineurs: The Most Rigid, Flexible, Spontaneous People You’ll Ever MeetLife with chronic migraine can mean existing in an odd intersection between rigidity, flexibility, and spontaneity. Learning to navigate these various and...reactions12comments
4 Things I Want You to Know, Friend Without MigraineI wrote this for a collective “You,” for the non-migraineur loved ones who might not understand certain things about my illness. Dear...reactions8comments
Have You Ever Felt Bored During a Migraine Attack?I’m having a bad run of migraines and my previous neurologist has moved on, leaving me in a no man’s land of...reactions2comments
Migraine’s Silver LiningI’ve been called the Queen of Silver Linings by my family and friends. I guess I was trained at a young age...reactions1comment
How Has Breastfeeding Affected My Headaches and Migraine?Breastfeeding is a unique experience. Some women find it easy, while others struggle to get their infant to latch or don't produce...reactions1comment
How Grace Has Allowed Me to Live With Migraine DiseaseOver the years, I’ve tried many things to help manage migraine disease. One thing is sure, though, that not every management tool...reactions6comments
When My Migraine Medications Stopped WorkingRecently, I had abdominal surgery. This was my second major surgery of the year, and I thought I knew what to expect...reactionscomments
Creating a Migraine-Friendly Exercise Routine for the New YearThe buzz around New Year’s resolutions is everywhere this time of year. Everyone is searching for the best diet, exercise plan, and...reactionscomments
How Does My Husband Handle Migraine Differently?Outside of a few minor things, my husband has been blessed by relatively good health as long as I've known him. He's...reactionscomments
Finding My Place In Migraine AdvocacyOne of the worst job interviews I’ve ever had was for a customer service/logistics position tech company that offered cloud solutions to...reactionscomments
How Did My Migraine Respond to the Stress and Grief of My Mother's Diagnosis?A little over a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a small survival rate. She and...reactions4comments
Having a Pet with MigraineWe have looked at how pets help us through migraine loneliness, but we have not looked at what it takes to have...reactions8comments
My Migraine Management Goals for the New YearWhen I think of the start of a new year, I think of new beginnings, new possibilities, and new goals. Living with...reactions7comments
How Parenting Affects My Migraine Medication ChoicesLiving with migraine disease and caring for kid(s) can seem like it's impossible sometimes. In this video, migraine advocate Lisa Benson talks...reactions7comments
When Migraine Forces Me Into a No-Screen DayI sat down at my computer after dropping the kids off and was devastated to discover it’s a no-screen day. In Alexander...reactionscomments
Change of Seasons, Change of Migraine PatternsAs someone who has lived with migraine her whole life, I've noticed acutely that when the temperature or the seasons change, so...reactionscomments
