If I could go back in time and talk to myself as soon as I found out I had Lyme Disease, that would have saved a lot of heartache. The thought of time travel has always been very intriguing to humans. I've often wondered what I'd do if I had access to a time machine. I've been battling Chronic Lyme disease for a few years. I wish I could go back and prevent myself from getting bitten by the tick, even though I'm not totally sure when or where it happened. I was diagnosed abou

Being LymeBrave is a new blog series featuring writers who are turning their passions into purpose and transforming their experiences with Lyme disease into something positive. Follow along as we share the stories of Lyme patients and caregivers who are being brave in the face of illness. One of the hardest parts of being chronically “invisibly” sick revolves around image. I have been sick for over ten years now and yet if you were to pass me in the street, you’d never have a

Being LymeBrave is a new blog series featuring writers who are turning their passions into purpose and transforming their experiences with Lyme disease into something positive. Follow along as we share the stories of Lyme patients and caregivers who are being brave in the face of illness. I have chronic Lyme disease. You can't see it on the outside and most people can't tell unless they look closely. I, however, have not had a moment where I didn't feel a symptom for over fou

Being LymeBrave is a new blog series featuring writers who are turning their passions into purpose and transforming their experiences with Lyme disease into something positive. Follow along as we share the stories of Lyme patients and caregivers who are being brave in the face of illness. I take photographs…or, I used to. Although, I have little interest in taking photographs of anything except the natural world. I suppose this is why: I love the outdoors and nature, wildlife