Rare Disease

When my daughter was first (mis)diagnosed with a rare disease in 2013, not only was I utterly devastated by the news that she had a progressive disease, but I was also shocked beyond reason by the realization that such a disease even existed in the first place. That moment was reality-altering. In fact, I remember very little from that day, except [...]

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What’s something you’ve learned so far this year?

Hi Mighties! ☺️

Can you believe we’re already almost closing the chapter on May and heading into the halfway point of the year? Six months into 2026 already! This year has definitely been a complex one. 😅😮‍💨

What’s something you’ve learned so far this year? Is there anything you’d like to learn more about or improve moving forward? How can you take steps toward that goal or intention?

Share with us in the comments below! 👇

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TRUE or FALSE: Journaling helps my mental health.

🫰And just like that… we’re already starting a new self-care challenge! This week’s prompts will be all about journaling. ✍️

Whether it’s with pen and loose paper, on a notes/journaling app, in a Word or Google doc, or drawing or doodling in a pretty notebook — there are many different ways you can journal.

Some may find journaling especially helpful in processing their thoughts and emotions, but this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Since all brains are different, you may actually find it to be a chore or challenging to keep up with!

What is your experience? Do you find journaling helpful for your mental, or even your physical, health?

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What are your favorite personal care/hygiene products?

Let’s share our go-to personal care and hygiene products to cap off this week’s self-care challenge!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks really loves Dr. Bronner’s body lotion and soap bars and finds them to be great products for her. 🙂

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How to Get Through Hard Times

One of the reasons people become overwhelmed during depression, recovery, grief, addiction, or difficult life situations is because the mind tries to carry the entire future all at once. Thinking “I have to survive this forever” can feel impossible. But when you break life down into smaller pieces, things become manageable. One day. One hour. One step. Sometimes even one breath at a time. Progress is often less about huge breakthroughs and more about continuing to move forward in small moments consistently over time.

What is something difficult you got through by taking it one step at a time?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer:

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List 3 of your go-to hygiene hacks.

Hygiene shortcuts can be a lifesaver, especially in those moments when we want to quickly and efficiently get our needs met without expending all of our energy. These shortcuts can look like creating schedules and reminders, as well as knowing what kinds of products to use that make hygiene more accessible (dry shampoo, anyone?).

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks hacks include listening to music while she’s in the shower to motivate her and wake her up in the morning, scheduling less work to get done on her hair-washing days so she has more energy, and buying her toiletries and personal care products in bulk so she doesn’t have to worry about them running out quickly.

Share yours with the community below. ⬇️

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NewRaeder syndrome, also called paratrigeminal neuralgia or paratrigeminal oculosympathetic syndrome, is a rare neurological condition defined by two things happening at the same time, on the same side of the face: severe, constant, one-sided head or facial pain, and a partial Horner syndrome, meaning a drooping eyelid and a smaller-than-normal pupil. The pain typically concentrates [...]

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What Is Raeder Syndrome? The Rare Condition Behind One-Sided Head Pain

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Peace is powerful

When someone hurts us, the mind naturally wants justice, revenge, or closure. But staying emotionally attached to anger often keeps us stuck in the same pain long after the situation is over. Real healing usually begins when we stop focusing on the other person and start focusing on our own peace, boundaries, growth, and future. Moving forward is not weakness. It is choosing not to let pain continue controlling your life.

What has helped you let go of anger or resentment in the past?

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What hygiene task do you find most challenging to keep up with? The easiest?

Keeping up with our hygiene can be challenging, especially those tasks that take up time and energy on a daily basis: showering, taking a bath, brushing our hair, flossing our teeth… the list goes on!

What hygiene task is the most challenging for you to stay on top of? Which tasks do you find easier and more manageable?

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