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       This blog is a product of my battle with Fibromyalgia and other invisible illnesses that permanently and completely changed my life. My eyes and heart were opened to the thousands of others who have already spent decades living with chronic pain and the many types of invisible illnesses such as; chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain from many others.  Most of these syndromes or diseases are unknown to the general population, as well as not being recognized by too many doctors. So we must be making it up and it’s all in our heads right!

     During my search for answers I looked for a website or blog that told the real story and was similar to what I was going through; without the bull about eating like a bird or yoga as a way to “live with it”. No grain, no sugar, no diary (what’s left?), meditating, or practicing yoga as a cure in itself and simply sugar coating over the real pain. These things may help yes, but there is a multitude of other aspects involved when fighting one of these illnesses. Every single part of your life is invaded. Not only do you experience physical pain, but also the emotional and mental pain that is much more ruthless and agonizing. It strips away your self-worth, pride and for some, the desire to live. The thought of having to live your life in any kind of constant pain is petrifying to everyone.

      There is so little that the main stream medical field knows about Fibromyalgia, CFS, ME, and the other illnesses like it.  Most who become sick with one of these sees doctor after doctor searching for someone who knows anything, while continuing to suffer for years. We waste thousands of dollars and loose hope by the day. 

     It is possible to get your life back! Many who do recover find that what they have learned by going through the fire is just as life changing as the effects of the disease itself.  There is HOPE!  Many sufferers who recover do so by researching for months or years on their own. We must be our own advocates!  It is a scary, lonely, painful journey and no one should have to walk it alone since the medical industry is driven by dollar signs instead of sincere care. The main goal for this blog is to firstly commiserate and assure the reader that they are not alone. Then support, encourage and maybe help identify an illness. I absolutely do not want to make you think that I know everything about these illnesses, I simply want to share all of the treatments, medications and lifestyle changes that I have tried that helped me and regain part of my life.

       A different topic will be covered weekly to allow for a conversation between readers. As well as sharing the great doctors that we have come across, new research I have done, and words of encouragement. Again I do not want to be the only one contributing and I hope that you will share your journeys. 

     The more information we have the more we can share with others and raise awareness of these illnesses to help others recover their lives and end the judgments and preconceived opinions.

           If you can relate to my journey or know someone who might, please share this site, put it on your favorites list or request it to be sent to your email with every new post.  Help me to reach as many people who suffer daily as possible. My mantra, This life was not meant to be lived on our own and you are not alone!

Thank you so much for clicking and reading and may your day be filled with peace and comfort. 

Please Give this song a listen! Amazing encouragement for any bad day.
Britt Nicole The Sun is Rising
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Sincerely,

Cassandra Schaneman Rodriguez