Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
I had been avoiding this dentist appointment for months. I had already rescheduled at least once, maybe twice. Although it was just a routine cleaning, I was dreading it. At that point of my life though, I was dreading everything. To give you a little background, my chronic illnesses were flaring and I was at... Continue Reading →
Last week on the blog, I shared one of my personal experiences with medical gaslighting. This week, I wanted to share my best advice on how to be taken seriously by medical professionals. In the dozens (maybe hundreds?) of doctor’s appointments I’ve been to, these ideas have helped me speak up for myself. They don’t... Continue Reading →
I knew truth. I grew up in a gospel-saturated home, attended a church committed to Bible truth, and studied at a Bible College. I may not have been some great theologian and I certainly didn’t know everything. However, I was well educated in my faith. I knew what I believed and why I believed it.... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! I wanted to share some information about this really awesome conference some of my blogger friends have put together for chronically ill Christians. If you're looking for encouragement, please read below and take advantage of Diamonds 2020! What is Diamonds 2020? Diamonds is an annual online conference for chronically ill Christians. Millions of... Continue Reading →
I’m no expert when it comes to social media. I was late to the party with Facebook and my Instagram page isn’t even a year old yet. I’m perfectly fine with that. However, I have really enjoyed the positives of social media. I’ve been encouraged in my faith and healing journeys, and I’ve connected with... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 