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Career & Finances

Chronic illness and disability has a direct impact on your career and personal finances. Gain more insight into the struggles of disabled people, and discover ways to support them.

Career & Finances Sheryl Chan

Why 'Easy' Part-Time Jobs are Not That Easy for Those with Chronic Illness

“Get an Easy Part-Time Job”, They Said Many people with chronic illness or a disability are unable to work full-time. You don’t see many of them working part-time jobs either. Why? (Unless they’re hiding in plain sight, which they often are. It’s a bit of a superpower.
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

The Barriers That Throw Rocks into My Bucket List with Chronic Illness

*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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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

The Extra Costs of Living with a Chronic Illness or Disability (That the News Often Don't Reflect)

The Oft Unseen Extra Costs of Living with Chronic Illness & Disability We all know the truth of the saying, "health is wealth". But apart from the metaphorical aspect of this idiom, it’s actually pretty literal as well. It’s expensive just to stay alive if you
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

Plunging Into a Sparkling Sky of Unknown Possibilities, with a Tinge of Nostalgia in Tow

*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

Life is All Sorts of Crazy, but She's Definitely a Keeper

*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

February 2019: Hopes to Awaken Life Within Me Again

*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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Career & Finances Sheryl Chan

October 2018: Trying to Earn Passive Income Whilst Pacing

*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

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

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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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

My Second Brush with Death: A Broken Heart (Literally)

Signs of a Broken Heart Whilst Travelling Across the Gobi Desert 2014 was a riot of a year. I thought to myself after undergoing another surgery, “well, that should be it. I’ve met my quota for bad stuff happening this year”. So I started to plan for a trip
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People Sheryl Chan

It’s in My Blood”: Jayne Bailey — Getting Crafty & Working as a Life Coach with EDS

Featuring Jayne Bailey of “The Daily Manic” Jayne runs a great series on her blog called “Living Well with Chronic Illness”, which I'm always eager to read. The perspectives provided by other people are always useful either for future application, or reflection. She works as a life coach
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People Sheryl Chan

It’s in My Blood”: Kelly Hodgkins — Riding Horses with CRPS

Featuring Kelly Hodgkins of “MoonGloTexas” Having followed Kelly's blog for a few months now, it's obvious that she's an avid reader. She does lots of book reviews, and I'm always amazed by how much this girl can read. Apart from reading, her
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