by Catina Morrison | Nov 5, 2023 | Mindset and Self-Advocacy, Chronic Illness
Are you currently in the role of a caregiver? If so, you already know that your journey is rewarding and challenging. You have to devote your time, energy, and heart to caring for someone else who is likely a stranger. Finding the right support is key to...
by Catina Morrison | Mar 8, 2023 | Chronic Illness
One in four Americans are said to have more than a single chronic illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and this number is also said to increase to three out of every four Americans above 65 years of age. These statistics show that 25% of the American...
by Catina Morrison | Aug 25, 2022 | Mindset and Self-Advocacy
Do you experience intimidation in the workplace because of your chronic illness? Do you often feel misunderstood and frustrated? How many times have you tried speaking up for yourself without being heard? When I talk about work-life balance when dealing with a chronic...
by Catina Morrison | Aug 9, 2022 | Mindset and Self-Advocacy
The first time I heard of self-care advocates, I felt an immediate connection to their plight as a registered nurse. I now know personally as a person living with multiple chronic illnesses that self-advocacy is vital, especially in healthcare. For people with chronic...
by Catina Morrison | Jul 21, 2022 | Mindset and Self-Advocacy
You’ve probably heard the fuss on self-advocacy at least once when dealing with chronic illness. When it comes to speaking up for yourself, especially in healthcare, there are specific self-advocacy skills you need to develop to get yourself heard. Self-advocacy...