Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
Hi there. My name is Alathia and I have chronic pain. While this doesn’t define me, it is a big part of my life. Sometimes, that makes friendships complicated. As a 20-year-old, most of my close friends have no concept of what it’s like to be in pain 24/7. Having chronic pain means that I’m... Continue Reading →
If you are struggling or have struggled with self harm, please read the following article with discretion. While no graphic content is featured in this article, it could be potentially triggering to those who struggle with either self harm or suicidal thoughts. Dear friend, I see you. I see you hurting. And I know. I... Continue Reading →
Depression is a prevalent, valid mental health issue that touches all our lives in one way or another. If you aren’t struggling with depression yourself, someone close to you probably is. Watching someone you love and care about go through depression is an awful thing. In my own experience, it makes me feel helpless and... Continue Reading →
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 →
Alathia Hayes 