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A Summer Read for Rheumatoid Arthritis Warriors!

June 29, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 10 Comments America, Courage & living with RA, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

American history story about character and disability, part 1 Once upon a time there was a beautiful heiress. Her name was Ann. To the consternation of Ann’s father, she married a poor widower who had once been a soldier. However, the dashing soldier also had aristocratic roots. In fact, he later became the governor of his...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

Do Men Get Rheumatoid Arthritis, Too?

June 18, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 30 Comments Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

Do Guys Get RA Too? I have always thought how wretched it is that Rheumatoid Arthritis comes along in the prime years of a woman’s life. She’s either chasing small children or climbing a career ladder. It is heartbreaking that at the time when life is the most demanding, she is disabled. There are no accommodations....Continue reading 30 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior’s Angel Puppy, Gabriel

May 28, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 19 Comments Dog lover, Doing Projects with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

The story of my angel Gabriel One year ago today, we lost our dog Gabriel. Had he made it through last summer, he would have been 19 years old. I bought him on New Years’ day with Christmas money. I was 7 months pregnant with my firstborn. I always told Gabe he was my “first...Continue reading 19 Comments » Read more

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Transparency and the Wall

May 20, 2009September 2, 2020 Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments Invisible Illness, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness, Rheumatoid arthritis disability, Transparency & living with RA

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis with friends This post is an answer to my dear friend from Oz: She writes about wondering why, as a woman managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, I am usually so private about my health issues. She also praises me for "coming out" to write this blog. She wonders whether I had to overcome "false pride" as she did. Wow....Continue reading 11 Comments » Read more