Shark Girl
Her small toes kissed the white, hot, soft sand and her small eyes glistened reflecting the ocean’s waves. At eight years old, this was Hannah’s […]
When I Close My Eyes: By Karen Richards
The frigid air gnawed through my skin like a parana’s sharp little teeth. I watched the other kids playing on the playground and I hated them. […]
Just a mom…
I am “just” a mom . . . This week I was able to coordinate the placement of a port for my 22 year old. […]
A love unlike any other.
Bren was merely nine when he discovered the love of his life. His parents were hosting another party and he had known there was a […]
What is art?
If tomorrow I were to say “it is raining gumdrops”, would you believe my lie? What if you hadn’t seen the sky in your entire […]
The Sick Chick
Although recovering from pneumonia, Shira stood stronger than ever. As the sun shined brightly over hundreds of people, she was ready to make her voice […]
Why I Teach, by Ted Chambers.
Today the US Senate voted to confirm Betsy Devos as the US Secretary of Education – a very wealthy person who has dedicated her time, […]
The profound resilience of the Human spirit by Lily Cushman
For much of my childhood my Mom was involved in smuggling illegal aliens across the state. One of my earliest memories is driving all night […]
Artistic expression on political oppression by Rheazel Costiniano Mast
I’ve been hesitant in posting political things in fear of backlash from friends and family- but I can’t just watch on and stay silent anymore. […]
If activism supports abelism, it is oppression. By: Jeysalin Williams
Urged by others within the D/deaf and hard of hearing community to submit this, and I can certainly see why… I admire and respect Saturday’s […]
“No hate! No fear! Refugees are welcome here!” by Kelsie Jayde Bayless
I have lived in Springfield, Missouri for almost four years now. I moved here for school and I graduated last spring. To say that Springfield […]
A Zebra’s voice by Hana Belanger
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has several flaws to it. However, flawed coverage is much better than no coverage, especially when it […]
Massachusetts resident advocating for all!
I’m here at the Massachusetts state house with over 500+ MA residents to lobby for… Contraception access. Comprehensive sex ed in our schools. Health care […]
A reason to fight by Karen Richards
The question is, why do you get out of bed in the morning? As you think about what your answer may be, I would like […]
An Ally of Humanity.
In light of what has been happening this week (and one could argue for hundreds of years), I am sharing this message with you all: […]
An immigration saga, what immigration is actually like.
In September of 2000, I was working as a bartender in Orlando. That’s how I met Neil. He was on holiday, and he stayed in […]
How you learn to rise above…
Today was the first day that I have been openly discriminated against for my background. I am an Iraqi-American with a Muslim father and a […]
1 year, 9 months, 5 days of waiting…
It has been 1 year, 9 months, 5 days since I’ve seen my husband. It’s been 1 year, 7 months, 23 days, that we have […]
What a 52 year old lawyer does.
So, what does a 52 year old mother of two who has been practicing insurance defense litigation for the past 23 years for the same […]
WE THE PEOPLE
To idealize a superhero is exciting. Someone who will show up and save the day when things go badly. My favorite superhero is The Flash. […]
Living Well With Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
Deep breath in, deep breath out. As the sweat drips down her face, her mind locks into concentration. She has forgotten about the camera in […]
Friendship
“When people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you, and it doesn’t mean they are […]
Surviving and Thriving by Roy George
My name is Roy George and I’ve had SBS (Short Bowel Syndrome) since birth. I’ve spent my fare share in the hospital because of Sepsis […]
Shanlyn Chew: Mushroom Heads
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Shanlyn Chew: Blue Terrarium
Blue terrarium “This piece is part of my personal project – which is to draw 100 kinds of terrariums. To me, terrariums are more than […]
Bravery Blankets
Maura‘s journey started at the innocent age of six when she was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation. This was a devastating blow which seemed to […]
The fight for 21st century cures: A plea for help from a 16 year old girl.
Hello all, This morning I woke up with a migraine. I was unable to get out of bed and I slept until 3:00 in the […]
Talent from the heart; Noa Milan inspires through music.
Noa Milan entered the musical world with a crash, boom, bang. An ordinary girl from South Africa, with extraordinary talent and the will to unlock […]
It’s okay to cry sometimes…
Sometimes I cry myself to sleep. I cry when I’m too tired to deal with the pain, or maybe I feel suffocated by things; I […]
Through The Wormhole: An artist’s story.
The Universe is the only thing that surrounds her now; as she disappears into a separate part of her mind. A sort of trance […]
Everyone Knows, Nobody Understands
As I sit at the computer typing this with one hand, I realize that even some medical professionals don’t understand EDS. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a connective […]
This I believe
If I had to describe my depression, I would describe it as an empty feeling that nothing in this life matters. I have had […]
Runaway by Jeremy A F Hanson
When you’re overwhelmed in life don’t runaway to ovoid the problem. Runaway to allow yourself time to think of a solution. I drew this when […]
An adventure of a lifetime
The day was grim, but the atmosphere was charged. As he and his family drove to the airport, in their 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, Brenden was […]
A Painted Perfection by Laura Pettine.
“We conceal our individuality to shape to society’s definition of beauty…” ~Laura Pettine November, 8th, 2016
Why I’m Thankful for my Invisible Illness
Why would anybody be thankful if they had to deal with Bipolar Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Well, I can tell you why I’m thankful […]
Why I Share My Story
Hey guys, I’m new to this, but I thought I’d first share why I find it so important to join something like Sweet Lemon […]
Climbing Mountains
Kelsey had a healthy childhood and was never sick. Twenty-two, in nursing school and planning a wedding, she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Receiving […]
Making Little Voices Heard!
Victoria Graham has been living with invisible illness since she was eleven years old. Diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Chiari Malformation, Mast […]
Positive Affirmation
What does it mean to go on a journey back to health? What does it mean to conquer life one minute at a time, one […]
The Pop Song Professor
No matter how thoroughly you searched, you could not find someone with as great of a knowledge in the meanings of pop songs as Clifford […]
Maid of Honor Speech
For those of you that don’t know me, I am Shannon’s “other half,” or I was until today. You see Shannon is my twin. Today […]
Why Can’t People Just Understand
In a perfect world everyone would just accept and understand others for who they truly are, right? Well guess what? We don’t live in a […]
To Be a Mom, or Not To Be a Mom
My dream growing up was always to have three or even four children. I have always loved children. I started babysitting when I was twelve […]
My Superhero
Dear Mom, Words cannot say how much you mean to me. There is no one in this world who I admire, love and […]
Stay True to Yourself
You would never know it by just looking at me, but I have an “invisible” illness. When I was ten years old, I was diagnosed […]
A Different Point of View.
God does not give burdens to those who cannot bare them. Erin is a middle schooler with more burdens than any teenager should ever have […]
The Greatest Wizard to Walk the Earth
What does it mean to believe in magic? Everyone desires magic, yet we live in a world where nobody believes in magic. What if we […]
Dear Sir Paul McCartney
Dear Sir Paul, It was wonderful to meet you tonight. It was wonderful to see my idol standing right in front of me across the […]
My Superpower: #beingbraveismysuperpower
Hi everyone! This morning I have something for you to think about and ask yourself. Have you ever just stopped and looked around? Have you […]
A Renewed Identity
Lauren Stiles thought she was going to be an environmental lawyer, become a partner at the firm by the age of 35, have a […]
Sorry and a Poem
Sorry I haven’t posted in FOREVER, but I hope this poem can help me make it up to you. It’s about when I first started […]
A cause for outrage: by Karen Richards
Go ahead; walk on, Walk on by with your head held high. Go ahead; whistle your tune, Your tune, for it shall distract you. Go […]