The Chronicles
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The Chronicles *
A blog for slow living, big feelings, and chronically-ill bodies.
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From little villages in Ghana to the most beautiful five star hotels in Montenegro- travel adventure stories and tips for every kind of explorer.
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Fun facts about Ancient Egypt, recent academic articles and all the best things for fellow Egyptology lovers.
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Musings about living with a chronic illness, practicing art, heartfelt letters, and everything in-between.
For chronically creative souls.
Welcome to The Chronicles — a space where I share what I’ve learned from living in a chronically ill body, and how creativity, curiosity, and slower adventures can still shape a full, adventerous life.
Here you’ll find practical advice on navigating endometriosis and chronic illness, travel tips from some of the most beautiful places I’ve explored (at a slower pace), and creative reflections that make space for low-energy days. I also share the occasional excerpt from my A+ ancient Egypt essays (yes, actually graded), alongside thoughts on history, storytelling, and what ruins, rest, and reinvention can teach us about resilience.
Think of it as trail notes from a chronic body - part guide, part story, part gentle reminder that adventure, creativity, and meaning don’t disappear when life slows down.
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Fighting My Chronic Illness Made Me Sicker
A personal story about endometriosis, chronic illness burnout, and how stopping the constant fight led to acceptance, boundaries, and a gentler kind of healing.
Low-Energy, Screen-Free Creative Ideas for People with Chronic Illness
Discover gentle, screen-free creative ideas for chronic illness. These low-energy activities support mental health, reduce stress, and help you stay creative without burnout.
The Side of Chronic Illness We Don’t Talk About Enough- Mental Health
Chronic illness doesn’t just affect your body — it can deeply impact your mental health, contributing to anxiety, depression, medical trauma, and loss of independence. This blog explores the hidden psychological toll of chronic illness and offers compassionate insight into coping with isolation, gaslighting, and identity shifts.
How Do You Love Your Body When You Have a Chronic Illness?
A practical, compassionate guide to reconnecting with and accepting your body while living with chronic illness, without the pressure to “love” it.
Chronic-Illness, Disability, Depression and Creativity.
Struggling with creativity and chronic illness? Discover my journey through pain, empowerment photography, and ancient Egypt to reclaim my art.
To Have or Have Not: Fertility, Chronic Illness, and the Big Question.
How do you even begin to make the decision to have children—especially when you're living with a chronic illness that might affect your fertility?
How Can I help?- Practical Ways to Help Someone with a Chronic Illness
Practical tips and advice to help someone with a chronic illness.
