Share, share and share

#NHBPM #HAWMC NOV 4 PROMPT: What happens after you press “publish.” Write about your post-blog-writing process. Do you immediately tweet a link? Email it to everyone? Re-read it for spelling errors?
I missed the first few days of the WEGO National Blog Post Month Challenge so I am going back to the couple posts I missed.

When I write my articles, blog posts and/or comments I do look back and double check my spelling. Often I check along the way and correcting errors as I go along because it drives me crazy to leave them be until the end.  A bit OCD you think?
I did take typing in high school yet never mastered it. Over time I have improved with the daily utilization of the computer for personal and business purposes. Without fail certain words never come out properly and need revision. My fingers do the walking but some of them are faster than others so typos abound like hungry sharks infested waters.
I am not brave enough to just push "Publish" before correcting any spelling errors. I HAVE to fix them. Then I Tweet my post, share it on Facebook, My WEGO Health Blog, and My Wellsphere Blog and have it in my personal email signature.
Peace, Love and Light
This post was written as part of NHBPM – 30 health posts in 30 days: http://bit.ly/vU0g9J

The Ride...

#NHBPM #HAWMC Day 14 

Prompt: 

If you were in an elevator with someone 

and they asked about your blog, your writing...

What would you tell them....

*Paperback Writer* by The Beatles plays in the elevator
30 second ride:
Rider: Excuse me Miss, did I hear you are a writer?
Me: Yes, I am. I write daily about Invisible Illnesses and Mental Health. If you like I would be happy to share the link to my blog with you. I am working in a couple books as well.


One minute ride:
I live with the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, one of the "Invisible Illnesses" and I share my journey on my blog. I also share education and help create awareness on mental illness as a stigma buster with NAMI. Here is the link to my blog, please stop by and feel free to comment, follow and share along. Thanks for asking!


Two minute ride:
I live with an autoimmune disorder called Fibromyalgia, also known as an "Invisible Illness" as well as surrounding health issues. As an Advocate and Activist I wish to share education and knowledge, along with my experiences with others out there in the hopes something I share may help another. Daily blogging on these health issues allows me to be a an active voice for others who are not able to speak out for many reasons. Thanks for your interest. here is the link to my blog. Feel free to stop by, read, leave comments and share! 


This post was written as part of NHBPM – 30 health posts in 30 days: http://bit.ly/vU0g9J

Online communities - Life line of Hope

#NHBPM #HAWMC Day 11 
#HAWMC PROMPT:

 If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. What is working well in your community, healthcare, blogs, social media, or your work in particular? What do you like about it?

I Love the online communities. They are an absolutely vital link and life line of Hope and life preserver for an incalculable number of people. Within our online communities we are able to gather and rally as support systems for each other any time of day or nite. Support is crucial no matter what your diagnosis is. We need that uplifting group of friends and/or family around us. The option to remain anonymous in forums using a pseudonym allows for individuals who are not ready to shout to the world their condition(s) or experience extreme anxiety upon leaving the home to attend support groups. This can be both pro and con however in a better moderated forums this is very much a plus and the support is awesome. All to often, the online community is all the family and support some folks have.


There are countless individuals who are, due to varying conditions and illnesses are home-bound and unable to utilize any available resources in their geographic communities. The interaction for some, being able to just get online and connect with others is what keeps them going, propels them forward or just helps them stay afloat on a monumentally bad day. 


Due to health reasons I had to retire too early in my life. I was less than happy. I felt so alone in the beginning. Over the course of my personal journey and forced early retirement I discovered the rewards and blessings of volunteering. I also discovered online forums and there I spent a great deal of time for support and offering support.
My volunteering has been in the areas I have vast life experience in. I am able to relate to others in a capacity that brings them comfort, lifts them up and lets them know they are not alone. Social media, communities and forums can be very helpful. Blogging is a different approach and not the same interaction yet still sharing information, education and spreading awareness in another form. If you journal you can blog.

It is a huge comfort for someone to know and hear they are not alone in what they are experiencing and that the person advocating for them has been there, knows the trail to walk and guides them through it.

This post was written as part of NHBPM – 30 health posts in 30 days: http://bit.ly/vU0g9J