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Hard Skin, Stronger Spirit: Raising Scleroderma Awareness
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month—a time to shed light on a rare and often misunderstood disease that changes lives far beyond the surface of the…
Jun 18
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Hard Skin, Stronger Spirit: Raising Scleroderma Awareness
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May 2025
The Body Forgets, the Spirit Remembers: My Stroke Survival Story
At 20-something, I had two strokes without warning. This is the story of survival, identity loss, and learning to love the stranger I became.
May 20
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The Body Forgets, the Spirit Remembers: My Stroke Survival Story
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April 2025
From Awareness to Acceptance: Rethinking the Autism Symbol
Awareness? Cool. Acceptance? Essential. Action? Non-negotiable. This #WorldAutismMonth let’s Redefine Possible and make change happen with@autismspeaks…
Apr 25
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From Awareness to Acceptance: Rethinking the Autism Symbol
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March 2025
A Tale of Two Brains: The One You See and the One You Don’t
Think you know what a traumatic brain injury looks like? Think again. I’m breaking stereotypes, redefining limits, and thriving beyond invisible…
Mar 27
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D Michael Whelan
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A Tale of Two Brains: The One You See and the One You Don’t
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Unmasking the Reality of Invisible Disabilities
Standing in line, I spot a woman pretending—her fake cast slightly off. As someone with invisible disabilities, I’ve felt the judgment from pretenders…
Mar 20
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Unmasking the Reality of Invisible Disabilities
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Not ‘Special,’ Just Equal: The Reality of Accessibility in Healthcare
Not ‘special,’ just equal—that’s all I’ve ever asked for. Navigating healthcare as a profoundly deaf patient with epilepsy and brittle bones, I…
Mar 17
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Not ‘Special,’ Just Equal: The Reality of Accessibility in Healthcare
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Kidneys: The Unsung Heroes Running Your Body’s Factory
Kidneys are incredibly important—tiny factories filtering about 50 gallons of blood daily, removing waste, medications, and toxins, creating urine, and…
Mar 13
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D Michael Whelan
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Kidneys: The Unsung Heroes Running Your Body’s Factory
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Surviving My Kidneys’ Sudden Betrayal
I was healthy—until I wasn’t. Without warning, I faced kidney failure while still peeing normally, a cruel trick my body played on me. Hospitalized for…
Mar 12
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D Michael Whelan
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Surviving My Kidneys’ Sudden Betrayal
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Celebrating World Hearing Day 2025
Turn down that noise! It’s World Hearing Day, and I wanted to write a personal post (no worries, I’m not) regarding my experiences with hearing loss and…
Mar 3
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D Michael Whelan
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February 2025
Laugh, Dance, and Pet a Puppy: Fun and Unexpected Ways to Boost Heart Healt
Want a healthier heart without the usual “eat better, exercise more” advice? Try laughing, dancing, and petting a puppy instead! 🐶💃😂 Science says…
Feb 27
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D Michael Whelan
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Laugh, Dance, and Pet a Puppy: Fun and Unexpected Ways to Boost Heart Healt
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Relax Your Way To a Healthy Heart: Heart Health Hacks, No Diet or Exercise
Discover 6 unconventional heart health tips beyond diet & exercise—sauna, cold therapy, forest bathing, digital detox & more. Boost your heart…
Feb 26
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Relax Your Way To a Healthy Heart: Heart Health Hacks, No Diet or Exercise
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When the Heart Fails but Hope Doesn’t: Inside My Most Dangerous Surgery
My account of surviving complex open-heart surgery, battling valve failures, and navigating life after heart complications. This personal story dives…
Feb 21
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When the Heart Fails but Hope Doesn’t: Inside My Most Dangerous Surgery
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