Rheumatoid Arthritis, A Life Changing Disease

Imagine being a seventeen-year-old girl. Suddenly you begin experiencing pain in your hands every morning. Your fingers are stiff and swollen; they look like little, fat sausages. When you walk across the room, it feels like sharp rocks under your feet. The constant pain puts a damper on your appetite and you begin to lose weight. Now imagine being told you have a crippling disease that will change your life.[more...]

Blinded by the Light

Grasping my companion’s arm, slowly I walk to the car. My eyes closed to block out the bright sunlight. I feel the heat warming my eyelids; even my sunglasses are useless. I am like a blind person, but I am not blind.[more...]