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12/07/2025

🌱 What This Week Taught Me

1️⃣ Your body will tell the truth even when your mind tries to ignore it.
Exhaustion is data. Pain is data. Migraines are data.

2️⃣ Old habits don’t disappear just because you want them to.
You have to replace them with new patterns, little by little.

3️⃣ Overworking is still self-neglect disguised as productivity.
And it always catches up with you.

4️⃣ Healing is repetitive work.
You don’t learn a boundary once.
You practice it every day.

5️⃣ Being dependable is beautiful… until it breaks you.
You deserve the same care you give everyone else.

6️⃣ Accountability saves lives.
Even one “hey, did you rest today?” message can soften the whole day.

7️⃣ Rest is not optional.
Your body will collect the debt if you don’t honor it.

This week humbled me…
but it also realigned me.
And I needed that. 💜

What lesson did life teach you this week?

12/04/2025

🌿 My Body Humbled Me This Week

I promised myself this week would look different.
I said I’d stay committed to my boundaries.

I literally told myself:
“Portia, you’re going to schedule your content, rest, focus on self-care, and stop overworking.”

And then…
life humbled me real quick.

Even after being in the hospital.
Even after promising myself I’d do things differently.
Even after saying I would slow down.

I slipped right back into an old pattern.

Instead of resting like I planned,
I stayed up 24 hours straight working on a project that was already submitted.

Why?
Because I wanted it to be perfect.
Because I didn’t want to let anyone down.
Because I’ve spent years being the one who pushes herself to the edge
just to make sure everyone else is okay.

And honestly…
that’s a beautiful trait —
until it starts to break you.

Today, my body checked me HARD.
The exhaustion hit.
The migraine came back.
My medication isn’t even available yet because the pharmacy has to order it.

And my body basically said:
“Honey… why are you putting everything before yourself again?”

Whew.
I felt that.

Healing isn’t linear.
Boundaries aren’t instant.
Growth isn’t always glamorous.

Sometimes you slip back into what’s familiar,
even when it’s no longer healthy.

But here’s what I’m learning (slowly):
Accountability and community matter.

When I check in with people…
When people check in with me…
When someone reminds me to drink water, log off, take breaks, breathe…
I stay more grounded.
More aware.
More intentional.

So if you’re trying to find balance…
If you’re learning to put yourself first…
If you’re unlearning the habit of self-sacrifice…

I see you.
I’m right there with you.
Let’s heal together.
Let’s rest together.
Let’s hold each other accountable. 💜

What’s ONE thing you’re promising yourself this week?

Healing is not something we do in isolation — it’s something we do together.Every time I share my story, someone message...
09/07/2025

Healing is not something we do in isolation — it’s something we do together.

Every time I share my story, someone messages me, ‘I thought I was the only one.’ That’s why I keep showing up, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when I’d rather stay quiet.

Because there’s power in vulnerability. There’s power in community. And there’s power in reminding each other that we are not alone in this fight.

So if you’re reading this and you’re in the middle of your healing journey — keep going. Your story matters. Your strength matters. And so do YOU 🖤.

09/06/2025

Fibromyalgia be like:

‘Congrats on getting dressed today… now you’re done.’ 😂

Some days it’s the little victories that matter — like folding one load of laundry, cooking one meal, or just surviving the day without crying.

If you’ve ever celebrated something small that the world doesn’t see as ‘big’ — you get it.

And honestly, that’s what healing looks like.

Drop a 🙋🏽‍♀️ if you’ve ever given yourself a round of applause for just making it through the day.

Today is International Charity Day 🖤While I’m still recovering from surgery and can’t be out attending events or volunte...
09/05/2025

Today is International Charity Day 🖤

While I’m still recovering from surgery and can’t be out attending events or volunteering in person, I’ve been reflecting on how many ways there really are to be charitable.

Charity isn’t always about money. It can be:
🌱 Sharing your time with someone who needs company.
🌱 Offering your skills to help lighten another’s load.
🌱 Spreading the word about causes that matter.
🌱 Even a kind word of encouragement that reminds someone they’re not alone.

The truth is — every act of generosity counts. Big or small, visible or quiet, it all matters.

So today, I’m reminding myself (and maybe you too): you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment, event, or amount. Charity can be woven into our everyday lives.

👉🏽 What’s one small way you like to give back?

One of the biggest lessons chronic illness has taught me is this: healing is as much mental as it is physical.Yes, the p...
09/04/2025

One of the biggest lessons chronic illness has taught me is this: healing is as much mental as it is physical.

Yes, the pain is real. The diagnoses are real. The treatments are necessary. But so is the mindset.

On my hardest days, I remind myself:
🌱 My body is not my enemy.
🌱 Rest is not weakness.
🌱 Healing takes patience.

It’s not easy, but the more I honor my body instead of fighting it, the more peace I find in the process.

So apparently it’s World Beard Day 🧔🏽… and since I don’t have one, I figured why not try some on for size? 👀😂Which beard...
09/03/2025

So apparently it’s World Beard Day 🧔🏽… and since I don’t have one, I figured why not try some on for size? 👀😂

Which beard is giving CEO energy, which one is giving ‘don’t text me after 9,’ and which one is giving Rick Ross’s lil sister vibes? 🤣

I threw a bonus one in there 👀

Drop your vote 👇🏽 #1, #2, #3, or #4 — and don’t play with me, I might just keep one of these looks 😂✨

One of the hardest parts about chronic illness is realizing that the treatments you NEED aren’t always covered by insura...
09/02/2025

One of the hardest parts about chronic illness is realizing that the treatments you NEED aren’t always covered by insurance.

My doctor prescribed me Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for autoimmune pain and fibromyalgia, but my insurance said, ‘Sorry, not covered.’

So I had to find another way — and I discovered AgelessRx. 🙌🏽 It’s been such a blessing because I finally have access to something that helps me function, helps me show up for my family, and helps me feel like myself again.

Sometimes the road to healing isn’t straightforward, but it’s worth finding the doors that open when others close.

As the holiday approaches, I’m reminded how easy it is to put on a smile for family gatherings while carrying silent bat...
09/01/2025

As the holiday approaches, I’m reminded how easy it is to put on a smile for family gatherings while carrying silent battles inside.

Chronic pain doesn’t take a holiday. Autoimmune flares don’t pause for celebrations. But what I can do — what WE can all do — is choose gratitude in the middle of it all.

Gratitude that we’re still here. Gratitude for the people who check in on us. Gratitude for the small wins, like being able to get out of bed or laugh at a joke when the body says otherwise.

So here’s to a holiday filled with rest, grace, and moments of joy 🖤.

Living with fibromyalgia and autoimmune struggles is… let’s just say a rollercoaster nobody buys a ticket for 🎢😅.Some mo...
08/31/2025

Living with fibromyalgia and autoimmune struggles is… let’s just say a rollercoaster nobody buys a ticket for 🎢😅.

Some mornings my body wakes up like: ‘Nope, we’re not doing that today.’ Other days, it tricks me into thinking I have all the energy in the world — until 2 hours later when I need a nap.

Humor has been my survival tool. If I can laugh through the pain, I feel like I win a little. Because the body might ache, but my spirit? She’s still cracking jokes. ✨

Who else uses humor as medicine?

If there’s one thing my surgery taught me, it’s that healing is rarely a straight line. Some days I feel like I’m making...
08/30/2025

If there’s one thing my surgery taught me, it’s that healing is rarely a straight line. Some days I feel like I’m making progress, other days I’m flat on my back wondering why my body feels like it’s fighting me.

But here’s the truth: healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about persistence. 🌱

Even with setbacks, flare-ups, and moments of doubt, I’ve learned to celebrate the small wins. Because every step forward, no matter how tiny, still counts.

If you’re in the middle of your own healing journey, know this: you are not behind, you are not broken, and you are not alone. You are becoming stronger than you realize.

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