When Celebrities Do Good: Thank You, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Robin Roberts!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Lately, I’ve been thinking about celebrities who use their fame for good. Sure, there are tons of recent examples: Beyonce is aiming to start a vegan revolution, Paula Abdul has worked tirelessly for pain causes and lupus organizations, the Kardashian and Jenner families have opened the eyes of many to transgender issues, and actress … Continue reading →

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Get My Book Sick Idiot: On Sale Now!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

The time has come: Sick Idiot has arrived! You can now order my funny-yet-inspiring nonfiction health memoir, Sick Idiot, in paperback! Chapter titles include: “That Time I Cried On The Pitcher’s Mound and Saw My Grandma’s Doctor” “That Time I Was a Cheerleader … With Arthritis … On A Hit-List” “That Time I Had a … Continue reading →

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Life Isn’t Fair: Finding Gratitude through The Grief of Chronic Illness

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

Sometimes, I get really mad and really mournful in regards to my health situation. And that’s okay. Keeping a positive outlook, being happy, remaining grateful, and staying strong do not mean that everything is perfect or that it’s all rainbows and butterflies all of the time. It is possible to be positive and strong and … Continue reading →

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#BeMoreHuman & Celebrate Everyone’s Fitness Choices and Abilities

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

While I enjoyed the commercial, I joked last night that “Welp, I’m not human,” after seeing Reebok’s #BeMoreHuman Super Bowl commercial. They replied on Twitter by telling me, and I quote: “Not with that attitude.” (As a follow up, it’s worth noting that Reebok also clarified, saying that #BeMoreHuman is about being your Best You, whatever … Continue reading →

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Please Vote for Arthritis Ashley: Best Health Blog & Health Activist Hero

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Recently, I was nominated for two pretty cool recognitions. The first is the WEGO Health Activist Awards. I was nominated as a “Health Activist Hero.” I will post more details on how you can show your support, as they become available. If you want to give me another nomination, or nominate another Health Activist Hero, you can … Continue reading →

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Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: Public Selfies & Private Illness

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.” It’s one of the most powerful lines from the movie and book, The Wizard of Oz. It’s such a simple quote — so relevant to the scene, that we usually don’t think of the symbolism that lies within it. it got me thinking, though, about “the … Continue reading →

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Finding Faith During Times of Chaos

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 4 Comments

I’ve learned something: Illness turns many people away from God. Suffering makes many question their faith. However, these times of chaos and seemingly “ungodly” pain causes others to go the opposite direction, running towards God and embracing their faith with arms wide open. Of course, there are those of you who are agnostics and atheists, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Words and Pictures” (The RA Movie!)

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

I hate to do this. I really, really hate to do this. I wanted to love this movie, simply for the fact that the heroine is a woman who lives with arthritis — and not just any kind of arthritis, but rheumatoid arthritis. The reality, though, is that I did not love this movie. I’d … Continue reading →

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Managing Time with Chronic Illness – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Sometimes, it’s hard to find time for things you want and need to do, while living with chronic illness. I get it. It’s difficult, and it’s even harder to explain to others. It’s been described in terms of spoons, and in many other ways, ranging from the creative to the absurd. That said, time management … Continue reading →

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Arthritis Ashley Tells The Mighty Why She’s Happy Despite Living with Illness

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Our very own Arthritis Ashley was featured on the website, “The Mighty” this week. The Mighty celebrates “the superheroes among us,” who are staying strong and triumphing despite life’s many hardships ranging from chronic illness, to disability, and more. Like us, their mission is to educate and spread awareness about various health issues. You can read … Continue reading →