I Am Like the Oak...It's a beautiful autumn day and I wander through the tall grass. My breath catches but I'm grateful I can breathe. I...reactions2comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...Despite the label, "end-stage," there is no reason to give up once you reach stage 4 of COPD, which is considered "very...reactions2comments
In a Winter Wonderland...Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter...reactionscomments
Seasons of Life...Over the last few weeks, we have been focusing on getting prepared to homeschool our son for Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling...reactions3comments
If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always Change...It’s early March 2018 and so many here in the United States have been going through flooding, for many others, it’s blizzards...reactionscomments
Always Something to Look Forward To...When I set out to write this article, I was feeling down about my limitations and didn't particularly know what to say...reactions2comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To Know...A majority of people with COPD are in the early stages of the disease. And they probably don’t even know it. Here’s...reactionscomments
Keep On Keeping On...I know it’s because of this humid day, as well as rain and snow the past weekend. It seems that with that...reactionscomments
What Should I Do In Stages 1 and 2?...If you have recently been diagnosed with COPD, you may be wondering: The short answer is, you should live. My mom used...reactionscomments
Bucket List...Ever since I saw the movie “Bucket List”, I felt good. I felt hope and excitement. I get excited easily it seems...reactions7comments
Change and the Concerns that Come with It...For the vast majority of my adult life, I have worked in a heavy industrial field, both in the petrochemical field as...reactionscomments
Rib Cramping...I was sitting in church. This was about 5 years before they told me I had stage 3 COPD. I believe I...reactions11comments
Hobbies, Crafts and COPD...Getting the COPD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Each person copes with this in his/her own way. I went numb with my diagnosis...reactions6comments
It's a Shame - Part 1: Where It Begins...This article is going to be difficult to write. You might find it difficult to read. You see, people who have COPD...reactions3comments
It's a Shame - Part 2: Feeling Defeated...“The absence of self-love is shame. Guilt is feeling bad about one's actions, but shame is feeling bad about one's self –...reactions8comments
It's a Shame - Part 3: What It Means to Be Strong...“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.” —Brene Brown Before writing this article, I...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part IV: Guilt and Judgment...“I felt ashamed.""But of what? Psyche, they hadn't stripped you naked or anything?""No, no, Maia. Ashamed of looking like a mortal --...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part V: Ideals and Stereotypes...“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” --Brene Brown So I am...reactions2comments
Diaries Aren't Just for Kids!...Journaling can be very therapeutic for anyone. When it comes to managing COPD, keeping a diary/journal is very important. Different from a...reactions1comment
Managing Emotions with COPD...Mom was an emotional powerhouse. She had a quick smile, and burst into laughter easily. Because she had strong emotions, they could...reactionscomments
