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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#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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What is a new tradition you want to incorporate into your life?

The great thing about traditions is this: We have the power to maintain the ones we like, but we also have the power to create fresh ones. And adopting new traditions can help us build our own sense of community, especially around what and who we value most.

A new tradition mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wants to incorporate in her life is having a family movie or game night at least once every month so she can see her siblings more regularly.

What about you?

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Reflect on a time when you broke tradition. How did it feel?

Traditions are often celebrated or observed as they are passed down through generations or between family members, friends, or groups that share similar beliefs; but that doesn’t always mean they are "healthy."

Some traditions can be tied to toxic behaviors like childhood trauma or disordered eating and therefore can (and should!) be changed or challenged by those who once practiced them.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks broke tradition by deciding to no longer practice the religion she grew up with. She wanted to go on her own path and that made her feel liberated, especially in her healing journey.

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What holidays or special occasions are your favorite to celebrate?

There are so many different types of holidays and special occasions celebrated all around the world! Some common ones include anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, baby showers, graduations, independence days, or New Year's celebrations to name a few. Depending on where you live and what you find important may determine what days and practices are prioritized and celebrated.

Share your favorite holidays and special occasions in the comments below! ✨

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What’s your favorite tradition and why?

Hi, Mighty fam! ⭐

We’ll be exploring and talking all about traditions this week. Let’s start with the basics.

A tradition is a set of practices, beliefs, thought patterns, or customs that have been handed down from generation to generation by an individual or group of people. Some traditions we may be familiar with are the celebration of birthdays or holidays, but they can also be cultural, societal, religious, community-created, health-related, or determined by a family or group of friends. Traditions help us to foster connection with one another and also transfer information or heritage through storytelling and shared history.

What is your favorite tradition? Why is that tradition important to you?

Let us know in the comments below. 🙂⬇️

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Hi, my name is Ann (bewhoyouwannabe). I'm here because I want to find a community who can understand the mind-body struggle and still enjoy life.
#MightyTogether #CPTSD #Anxiety #AutoimmuneDisease #RareDisease

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Bonus Flowers

It's the end of the season of course but these flowers don't know. We decided to hold off on more plants but it's funny how unintentional beauty can show up in a crack in the cement makes us wonder how we can find beauty in almost all things. This is the kind of natural distraction that gives me joy. We should have a nature picture week on this forum would be fun. Anyways just thought I'd share.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Fibromyalgia #RareDisease #etc

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