Encouragement for living with RA Archives | Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

Rheumatoid Arthritis Problems, Anyone?

October 27, 2017May 13, 2018 Kelly Young 12 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Two kinds of rheumatoid arthritis problems There are two kinds of rheumatoid arthritis problems. There are the ones caused directly by the disease—like fatigue, pain, or weakness. And then there are the problems that are caused by those—like not being able to play tennis or break dance anymore—or being chronically late. (Anyone else dealing with RA...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Stand Together

October 27, 2016May 13, 2018 Kelly Young 5 Comments Encouragement for living with RA

How do we stand together? The next installment of the same hearing about Roo’s health and well-being is Friday. I’m not able to share details, but the decisions before the court are crucial for my son. As I write this update to you, it feels like the Friday the 13th movie series. Is there really one...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

10 More Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts I Learned the Hard Way

December 28, 2015May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 39 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Must-know rheumatoid disease / rheumatoid arthritis facts One of the most popular articles on RA Warrior discusses 10 Essential Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis No Doctor Ever Told Me. Those first 10 rheumatoid arthritis facts are still very important. However, this disease keeps teaching us over time, doesn’t it? No one who is not living with rheumatoid disease...Continue reading 39 Comments » Read more

New Rheumatoid Arthritis T-shirt Store

December 7, 2015May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 6 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Rebuilding our rheumatoid disease / rheumatoid arthritis t-shirt store The doors are open – the new rawarrior.com t-shirt site is up with many new designs & products! The attitude is uniquely RA Warrior. It’s what I like to call “gentle advocacy” with positive designs that portray hope, gently confront ignorance, and increase awareness of RD / RA...Continue reading 6 Comments » Read more

3 Things That Control How Much #Rheum Can Steal from You

November 6, 2015May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 9 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

Ever feel like Rheumatoid Disease is eating away at your life? Stealing abilities – even responsibilities – you enjoyed? How much wood would a woodchuck chuck? Roo’s been asking this tongue twister / riddle lately: ”How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” He enjoys saying it faster and faster. Boy was...Continue reading 9 Comments » Read more

Five Keys to a Thankful Heart

November 27, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 15 Comments America, Encouragement for living with RA, Faith

Stirring a thankful heart There are always obstacles to thankfulness, and living with a painful chronic disease is certainly an obvious one. This week confronted once again things I’m no longer able to do for a holiday, I reflected on the what stirs a thankful heart and things much more important than color-coordinated napkins and a lovely...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more

Wearing Caped Superman Socks! Accepting Limits & Still Trying Hard

October 9, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 24 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Faith, Living with chronic illness like RA

Superman socks and the to-do list Am I the only one who tries her heart out and falls far short day to day? Something tells me no. There’s a lot of pressure to get things done right now. And more things to do than time or strength to do them. Every morning I wonder which things on...Continue reading 24 Comments » Read more

Use Your Words to Speak Life

August 22, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 12 Comments Encouragement for living with RA

Happy Birthday Katie Beth! This week I was AWOL from the blog again – it was KB’s big 21. You already knew that (and some other big news) if you read the RAW newsletter The Spear – click here to sign up if you didn’t get one. And make sure to check your spam if you...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Pace Yourself: Guilt-free Pay-to-Play

June 20, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 41 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Encouragement for living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

It’s Roo’s birthday! Already! My goals include making a simple M&M cake with no complicated writing although I used to spend hours with a frosting bag even for Valentine’s cookies. Roo’s doing great with school subjects and Cub Scouts and playmates. He’s funny and smart, with a mind of his own. Other parents may know what...Continue reading 41 Comments » Read more

Relax: Survival Mode and Our Intrinsic Value

June 11, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 55 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Patience & living with RA

The past few weeks have been full of chaos and minor crises. Not enough to stress me out, but enough to keep my days overfull with no strength left at the end to write – only sleep. I read last month of a study of mothers of more than three children1, that they are less...Continue reading 55 Comments » Read more

Don’t Give Up

April 8, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 60 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Profiles in courage with RA

If it weren’t so debilitating, I’d be ok Maybe it’s the pain, but today I felt weary. Sara’s words resonated: “My doctor shrugged it off after the blood test. If the pain in my hands wasn’t so debilitating then I would be ok, but I’m still kind of worried.” The left side of my cervical spine...Continue reading 60 Comments » Read more

An Event Especially for Gathering Encouragement

April 4, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 15 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis support, Video or podcast

You’re not alone If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, “You’re not alone” with this disease. So many of us share experiences. And yet, we hear frequently about the loneliness that Rheumatoid disease creates. Community is a tremendous remedy and it’s what brings many warriors here time after time. Hearing “you’re not...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more

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