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My Story (Long Version)
When you’ve been fighting Lyme disease for over a decade, there’s a lot to tell; here is the long version of my story… My name is Stacie Van Brandenburg and I am twenty-four years old. When I was 12,...
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Lyme Chat: 10-27-2013 ‘Symptoms-Part 2′
Happy Monday my fellow Lymies! Yesterday on the Lyme Chat, we continued our discussion on symptoms! (Click here if you missed last weeks Lyme Chat on 10-20-13) Also FYI** I wanted to remind you all...
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Got out of bed for a bit to take this pic for you all! Stay safe and don’t eat too much candy! CANDY!!! NOM NOM NOM See some awesome pumpkins like this one… How cool is this minion...
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“30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know”
The month of September is Invisible Illness Awareness Month and one week out of the month is Invisible Illness Awareness Week! Yes, I am aware it is now November, but I wanted to share this with you!...
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Lyme Chat: 11-3-2013
Goodbye October, Hello November 5 Tips to ‘Fall Back’ From Daylight Saving Time Time to Move On? The Case Against Daylight Saving Time I hope you all enjoyed the extra hour of sleep! I know for many,...
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Scars
“It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” – Rose...
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Lyme Chat: 11-10-2013
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all the men and women who have served & are currently serving! Thank a Vet today! Yesterdays Lyme Chat, we discussed, “When friends & family don’t believe or...
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I am a WEGO Health Activist Awards Nominee!
I am so proud to announce that I have been nominated for a WEGO Health Activist Award! There really are no words to express how truly honored and touched I am. I wouldn’t have known about these awards,...
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Lyme Chat: 11-24-2013
Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays everyone! Yesterday we discussed “Living with Lyme (or any chronic illness) and getting through the holidays” Here are the questions I asked during...
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“We are the 300,000+” is part of the problem
Hello everyone- I haven’t written a blog post in a while, nor have been active on social media; my cat Willa, who I have had for 17 years, had gotten sick last week on Thanksgiving. She continues to...
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Lyme Chat: 12-11-2013 (Reflection- Part 1)
Since I was unable to have a Lyme Chat the past 2 Sundays, I wanted to hold one before next Sunday. The kind words and support has been so great and I really thank you all so much! My cat Willa, who we...
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Lyme Chat: 12-15-2013 (Reflection- Part 2)
During yesterday’s Lyme Chat, my fellow “Lymies” and “Spoonies” continued to reflect on this past year… Check out Lyme Chat: 12-11-2013 (Reflection- Part 1) in case you missed it! Here were the...
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The Best of 2013
Please answer a few quick questions! (I’ve only added myself as an option to each question so you are able to enter in other options!) Take Our Survey Filed under: Random, Understanding Lyme Tagged:...
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Lyme Chat: 12-22-2013
Get ready for 2014! While I believe that you don’t need a new year or occasion to set goals for yourselves– any time is the right time– I decided to make the best of 2014! It’s coming no matter what!...
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“30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know”
The month of September is Invisible Illness Awareness Month and one week out of the month is Invisible Illness Awareness Week! Yes, I am aware it is now November, but I wanted to share this with you!...
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Lyme Chat: 1/19/14
Happy MLK Day It has been a while since I’ve hosted a Lyme Chat; between my debilitating fatigue and the loss of my cat Willa…I’ve just been trying to take care of my mental health and well-being. I...
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Lyme Chat: 2-9-2014
Hello everyone! Sorry it took me a while to post this! I will be editing it but wanted to post what I have so far! I finally was able to hold the Lyme Chat Sunday at 8pm EST/5pm PT, its “usual” time! I...
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“Rookie of the Year” Finalist!
I am SO excited to announce… I am 1 of 10 finalists up for “Rookie of the Year” in the 3rd Annual WEGO Health Activist Awards!!! (WegoHealth.com) First, I would like to say congratulations to all...
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Lyme Chat: 2-23-14
Happy Monday! I am happy to say that I was able to hold the Lyme Chat last night after last weekend I had to cancel it after coming down with the flu! I am also VERY happy to say that I am feeling...
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Rare Disease Day 2014
Today is Rare Disease Day What is a rare disease? A disease or disorder is defined as rare in the USA when it affects fewer than 200,000 Americans at any given time. 80% of rare diseases have...
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