Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
I thought that maybe if I understood a purpose behind the hard things I was going through, it would be a little easier to accept the fact the I was not in control. I wanted to make sense of it all so desperately.
My life is different because of my illness, but different is not a death sentence. This is a chance for me to be creative and strong as a young adult, overcoming the unique struggles that my illness brings.
Chronic pain. It has been defined many different ways by many different doctors and experts. People disagree about how much time one has to be in pain before it is considered chronic. The main point is that chronic pain is a long term, constant or frequently occurring battle. I do not know anyone who likes... Continue Reading →
Hi. My name is Alathia and I struggle with pride. Honestly, I don’t know a single soul who doesn’t occasionally wrestle with pride. In the past, I have struggled greatly with over-analyzing my appearance, specifically how I appear to other people. As a young teen, I craved affirmation and acceptance that I thought would come... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 