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How Drawing Helps Me Heal: The Power of Creativity in Coping with Chronic Illness
The Joy of Drawing: My Early Love for Creativity At 3 years old, I held a pencil for the first time, and it made me happy. I still draw...
Ilse deCock
May 25, 2020
My Furry Friend Supports My Mental Health
The Unseen Benefits of an Emotional Support Furry Friend Emotional support can come in many forms. My therapy is a 4-legged beast. I have...
Rosemary
May 4, 2020
How my Dad’s Heart Attack Changed my Priorities
One call, and it all changed. Put the people you love first. It’s never good when the phone rings in the middle of the night. In...
Rosemary
Feb 3, 2020
Cancer Doesn’t Care About Your Holiday Traditions
Cancer does not get the final word. We do. My family is pretty rooted in tradition. We always spend Christmas Eve at my great-aunt’s...
Guest
Dec 14, 2019
In a Society That Benefits From Your Self-Doubt, Liking Yourself is a Rebellious Act
Caroline Caldwell is a 26year artist specializing in guerilla ad takeovers — in places meant for advertisements, Caldwell makes art,...
Guest
Dec 9, 2019
Living With Spina Bifida #3: Struggling With Infection
Shadow’s Edge is honored to work with guest authors like Ashley Spicer, who was born with spina bifida and writes about her experience at...
Ashley Spicer
Oct 9, 2019
Living With Spina Bifida #2: The Struggle for a Job
Shadow’s Edge is honored to work with guest authors like Ashley Spicer, who was born with spina bifida and writes about her experience at...
Ashley Spicer
Oct 7, 2019
Living with Spina Bifida #1: “I Can Do It!
Shadow’s Edge is honored to work with guest authors like Ashley Spicer, who was born with spina bifida and writes about her experience at...
Ashley Spicer
Oct 2, 2019
Here’s What I Remember From My First Seizure
Robyn shares her story about waking up to a life-changing seizure & the ambulance ride to the hospital. #EpilepsyAwareness
Lacey
Jan 2, 2019
Finding Positives In The Midst Of Chronic Illness
It can be hard not to focus on how things haven’t turned out the way you had in mind.
Anonymous
Dec 27, 2018
Why I Write About My Chronic Illness
If I were to look back at my past and think about activities that I really enjoyed, writing would not be anywhere on the list. In fact I...
Amber Blackburn
Dec 17, 2018
Extra Life for Kids: Join the Shadow’s Edge Squad!
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals need your help!
Garth
Oct 16, 2018
Professional Opinions of Shadow’s Edge
We hear from our players that exploring the world of Shadow’s Edge can help to build resilience when faced with chronic illness or...
Garth
Sep 10, 2018
Perspective: A Conversation with Young Adult Cancer Survivors
As a young adult, surviving cancer can be a very isolating experience. Many people feel alone in their fight, facing an unfair uphill...
Rebecca Hoffman
Jul 23, 2018
No Limits for Loving Someone With Chronic Illness
Illness challenges our ability to love, but also reveals the depth of our connections. In tough times, simple gestures and presence .
Nicole Gustafson
Jul 18, 2018
Autism: From Awareness to Acceptance
Here we are at the end of Autism Awareness Month, a month full of puzzle pieces and blue lights and TV specials and inspiring stories. To...
Joanna Jaeger
Apr 25, 2018
An Open Letter to Myself Just After Diagnosis
"You have just heard some news that seems to have crumpled the life that you had written for yourself and thrown it into the bin."
Robert
Apr 23, 2018
Groundswell: Elevating Teen Voice Through Public Murals
When a colleague in philanthropy offered to introduce me to Robyne Walker Murphy, executive director of Groundswell, a community mural...
Sheri
Apr 16, 2018
Unusual and Tragic and Alive
Those of us who endure being sick for years are anything but normal and live a life that is, by and large, a mixed bag of tragedy and triump
Jamison Hill
Apr 3, 2018
My Cancer Story: An Interview With My Younger Brother
My Cancer Story: An Interview With My Younger Brother
Rebecca Hoffman
Feb 12, 2018
Welcome to our blog, featuring insights from fellow young adults passionate about mental health well being. Read blogs about life, mental well being and personal growth.
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