By Kirsten Schultz
CJ Blogger Kirsten Schultz shares how she went from sharing nothing about her Systemic JIA with her husband to adding him as a partner in her health.
Growing up with Systemic JA and in an abusive household, I learned that my opinion was not wanted, that my existence was only valued based on what I could do for others. My mother needed me as an emotional extension of herself. Other abusers needed me as a means to an end.
By Ms. Meniscus
Ms. Meniscus gives advice to a woman living with RA who broke up with her long-time girlfriend, a healthy woman who gave up a lot of physical activity to be with him. Now, she's contemplating getting back together with her ex.
CreakyJoints Blogger Kirsten Schultz on why sex is an important basic human need whether or not you are living with chronic illness
CJ Blogger Kirsten Schultz, diagnosed with systemic juvenile arthritis at 5, on how to avoid infantilizing those with chronic illness & disabilities—and still help
Kirsten Schultz joins the CreakyJoints Blogger lineup, where she will start a conversation about deserving love and pleasure—and feeling good about yourself and your body, despite the things that may be wrong
CJ Blogger Stephanie considers 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and a topic she says deserves more dialogue among RA patients and specialists: Do I even FEEL sexy? How do I achieve such desire and unleashing of passion despite my pain?
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