Through the looking glass

05/26/2025

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05/16/2025

This one’s personal. Messy. Not tied up with a bow.
It’s about the pressure to be inspiring, the exhaustion of survival, and the quiet rebellion of not being okay.
If that resonates, you might like this essay:
https://open.substack.com/pub/ttlookingglass/p/resilience-can-go-to-hell?r=4chqbi&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

05/03/2025

Sunset therapy, Brazilian edition. Jurere is a balm for the nervous system, waves for the overthinking, warmth for the aching joints, and beauty for the soul. Chronic illness doesn’t take vacations, but peace can still sneak in.

03/06/2025

CHECK OUT MY LATEST SUBSTACK ESSAY! This piece is about more than just hiking—it’s about what it means to navigate life with chronic illness, the delicate balance between pushing forward and knowing when to rest. It’s about the weight of beginnings, the ghosts of who we used to be, and the strange, shifting nature of time when progress is never linear.

I wrote this during a stretch of good days, knowing that setbacks are always waiting somewhere down the road. But I also wrote it as a reminder—to myself, and maybe to you—that even in the unpredictability of chronic illness, there are moments of strength, of connection, of feeling at home in our own bodies.
This is one of those moments. And for now, that is enough.
I hope this piece resonates with you, wherever you are on your own path.

https://ttlookingglass.substack.com/p/the-long-way-back-to-myself?r=4chqbi

02/15/2025

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Fibromyalgia changes everything—what you can do, how you live, and how you think about yourself. In this video, I’m sharing 15 things fibromyalgia made me qu...

02/08/2025

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01/25/2025

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Today I’m taking you through a tough but honest day in my life as I deal with my first fibromyalgia flare of the year. If you’ve ever struggled with chronic ...

12/17/2024

The woman in the mirror
Chronic illness taught me how to endure, to push through, to survive. But menopause? Menopause demanded surrender.
This isn’t a story about answers. It’s about living in the questions.

🔗 Read the full essay here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/ttlookingglass/p/the-woman-in-the-mirror?r=4chqbi&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

For Those Who No Longer recognize themselves

12/12/2024

After a few hiccups along the way, I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that Life of Mine is finally published and available on Amazon! 🎉
I’ve included links for most regions where you can grab a copy, but if you don’t see it, simply search Life of Mine Daniela Vasconcellos under the books section on Amazon.
This heartfelt collection is the perfect way to treat yourself or surprise someone you love this Christmas. 🎄💝
I’d love to hear your thoughts once you get your copy—let me know! 💬 And if you could take a moment to leave a review on Amazon, it would mean the world to me. Reviews help the book gain traction, and it’s a wonderful way to support my journey.
Thank you so much for being a part of this special moment with me! 💖

📚 Get your copy now:
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12/02/2024

10 days to launch!
Ten days to my book launch! Life of Mine is more than poetry—it’s a conversation with the heart, a reflection on resilience, and a companion for the journey. Each page holds a piece of my story, and soon it will become part of yours. Let’s begin this countdown together.

11/29/2024

I wrote a book! The moment is here, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this with you all! My book “Life of Mine: A Lifetime Journey Through Chronic Illness” will be available on Amazon on Dec 10 2024. This book is a labor of love, resilience, and inspiration. 💛

I’ve just posted a special behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, taking you through the incredible journey of bringing this book to life—from the first ideas to flying to Holland to meet the illustrator (my talented brother!). 🎥✈️

👉 Click the link in my bio to watch the video and get an exclusive sneak peek into the heart and soul of this project.

✨ Let me know in the comments what you think of the cover!
Together, let’s celebrate stories of hope, healing, and the strength we find in our journeys. 💪🌿