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Blogging & Writing

Gain insight into blogging and writing about chronic illness and disability. Learn about the benefits and difficulties, and tips on how to get started, whether as a personal journal, or as an advocacy platform.

Newsletter Sheryl Chan

Did You Know... A Chronic Voice is 10 Years Old?

Personally, I'm surprised that these old website bones are still holding up, what with the advancements in technology and gaudy new AI trinkets! Regardless, I wanted to migrate the website to another platform for a few reasons: * I'm tired of updating WordPress plugins. If you own
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Blogging & Writing Sheryl Chan

Why I Moved from SiteGround to Cloudways (and Couldn't be Happier). Plus Cute Puppy Pics & A New Pacing Strategy.

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Blogging & Writing Sheryl Chan

12 Chronic Illness Bloggers Share Their Top Posts for 2020

A Variety of Perspectives from Various Chronic Illness Bloggers It’s been a while since I’ve done a year end top posts roundup, and this year I'd thought I'd do it with a slight twist! Top posts from other chronic illness bloggers will also be
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

Hello 2020: A Bubble Covered in Glitter. Please Don’t Pop.

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Blogging & Writing Sheryl Chan

The Power and Purpose of Blogging, and Why You Should Write

This article was first published on writersam.co.uk as a guest post. What's the Purpose of Blogging About Chronic Illness? Blogging about chronic illnesses can be hard work. For some, the exposure of their privacy or the intimacy of topics can be a deterrent. Others struggle with
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Blogging & Writing Sheryl Chan

Why I Write, Even Though it Makes Me Uncomfortable

A Reflections 3 Years Later on Why I Write I wrote this article when I first started this blog. Reading it 3 years later simply reminds me of why I need to continue writing. If you're a chronic illness blogger yourself, I hope that this inspires you to
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

July 2018: Blogging Rants & Protecting My Peace

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

June 2018: Self-Reminder on Listening to Your Body

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

May 2018: In Memory of My Parrotlets & Designing My Days

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Travel Sheryl Chan

January 2018: Reflections on My Refreshing Holiday in Australia

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

December 2017: Recovering from a Cold & Reminiscing My Childhood in Hong Kong

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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People Sheryl Chan

“It's in My Blood”: Katarina Zulak — Living Life Skillfully & Artistically with Chronic Illness

Featuring Katarina Zulak of “Skillfully Well” Katarina strikes me as an artistic and intelligent soul, and I picked up a few hobby tips whilst interviewing her! She's into calligraphy, writing and reading. She also started a creative bullet journal to organise her todo list, which can be tricky
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