Welcome to Chronic Radiance, your new sanctuary for navigating the complexities of chronic illness with grace and strength. Here, I share my personal stories and practical advice to inspire hope and empower you to shine in your journey. I encourage you to join the conversation and share your own experiences, creating a supportive community together. Discover my creations designed to uplift and motivate, including inspirational coloring books, guided journals, and more. Together, let’s embrace the radiance of our lives, no matter the challenges we face.

  • Building Systems Before Sunrise
    Today I was up before the sun — and no, not for a workout this time. Instead, I gave myself a solid three-hour block to sit with the chaos of my process and start bringing order to it. Because let’s be honest: if I don’t build a system I can stick to, I’ll burn out…
  • The Battle Just to Get Dressed
    This morning hit different. My body felt like it had been fighting a war all night. Allergies were full-blown — voice raspy, post-nasal drip nonstop, and my muscles were locked up like concrete. I sat on the edge of my bed just trying to will my body to cooperate. Getting dressed shouldn’t be this hard….
  • 44 Mockups, 11 Shirts, and One Big Step Forward
    You know that feeling when your brain is buzzing with ideas, but your body is like, “Girl, please”? That’s been me this week. After speaking for patients in Boston, I came home… without my laptop. Yup. Left it on the train. And no, I didn’t mean to take a tech detox — but life had…
  • We Missed Our Stop. Then Lost the Backpack. But Here’s the Truth Behind It All.
    Perfect. Let’s rewrite that Mel Robbins–style, with the truth and emotion baked in — you held it down, he learned something powerful, and life kept rolling. Let me paint this for you. We’re on our way home from Boston. I’m ready to get off the train at Newark. I’m in the vestibule — no ramp,…
  • Behind the Scenes: Building My MS Warrior Brand (Days 1–3)
    How I’m creating a mission-driven Etsy shop, one empowered step at a time. Let me be real. Starting this brand isn’t just about T-shirts — it’s about building something bigger than me. I’m an MS warrior, a creator, and someone who’s done playing small. I’m building something that helps people like me feel seen. And…