Nov 2012 ME Story: Laura Newton

Every month when the 12th rolls around, three things happen. First, I am amazed that we have made it to another month. Second, I am thankful that people are still reading, contributing their stories and visiting Becoming VISIBLE 4ME. Third, I am awestruck on the incredible strength and determination that … Continue reading

BV4ME August 2012 Story: Patricia Carter

Please take a moment and visit Becoming VISIBLE 4ME as I have put up our August Story. This month, Becoming VISIBLE 4ME is featuring Patricia Carter, aka Wildflower.  Her story is very powerful and I think extremely important. How often have we all heard it is in our head or … Continue reading

June 2012 ME Story: Lee Lee

This month’s story is from my amazing friend from Australia, Lee Lee. Every new story that I upload to Becoming VISIBLE 4ME reminds me how this illness devastes the lives it touches. Lee Lee’s story is no different.  His story reminded me that the devestation is often fast and furious. … Continue reading

April 2012 ME Story: Laura Lipscombe

I almost missed this month’s story.  I had so much going on I didn’t realize today is the 12th of the month and a new Becoming VISIBLE 4ME story is up. That would have been a real shame, because this month’s story, by Laura Lipscombe, is really impacting. Many of … Continue reading

Jan 2012 ME Story: Kassy

I don’t know if you have ever woke up in the middle of the night in one of those, “Oh my gosh moments?” Well, I did last night. I was thinking about what I would say in this post before I went to bed and then woke up in the … Continue reading

Dec 2011 ME Story: Cusp

I have had the joy and fun of getting to know a woman on Facebook this past year or so.  She has to be the most unique, creative and interesting person I have had the pleasure to friend in a long time.  God only made one Cusp and she is … Continue reading

September 2011 ME Story: Barry

As I was getting ready to put up todays post, I was stunned to realize how much things change in just eight months.  I am out of bed, out of my wheelchair, and exercising for the first time in almost two years! And today, I put up our eighth story … Continue reading

August 2011 ME Story: Sue

Most of my readers know the author of our next ME story at Becoming VISIBLE 4ME,  Sue Jackson.  Sue has a very popular blog, Learning to live with CFS, and is someone who is very knowledgable about the condition.  She also loves to help others out whenever she can. What … Continue reading

July 2011 Story : Susannah

Can you believe it?  Becoming VISIBLE 4ME is now in it’s 6th month!  This year just seems to be flying by. Susannah holds a special distinction in that she is our first British ME story.  I met Susannah several months ago and have become fast friends with her.  She has … Continue reading

June 2011 ME Story: Linda Wescott

We are now onto our fifth story of this year.  I find it amazing as I read each new story, how vastly different they are … and yet … how similar they are. Linda’s story, for me personally, was quite riveting.  I was completely taken in the very first time … Continue reading

May 12th: International ME Awareness Day!

Well, we made it to the International ME Awareness Day!  I can’t believe the first half of the year is just about over!  Can you? I wanted to let you know that we have much going on over at Becoming VISIBLE 4ME today! First, our May 2011 Story is from … Continue reading

April 2011 ME Story: Gail

Wow!  We are onto our 3rd ME story!  Time sure does fly! This months story is by Gail, author of the blog, MyWorld.  Here is an excerpt of her wonderful story. My story about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) in 2002, back when I was in my … Continue reading

March 2011 ME Story: Toni Bernhard

Today marks the second ME/CFS story being shared onBecoming VISIBLE 4ME by author, Toni Bernhard. Toni is the author of, How to Be Sick, and she has been dealing with the challenges of living with ME/CFS for a long time. As a Buddist, she has learned how to incorporate her … Continue reading

ME: Becoming Visible

This Saturday Invisible Awareness dot org will be showcasing another, new story of what living with ME/CFS is like.  I’m excited to announce that Toni Bernhard has graciously offered to share her story for the Month of March!  To that end, I wanted my readers here to know that I … Continue reading

Invisible Awareness Launch an Incredible Success!

Holy Cow! I had hoped the launch of Invisible Awareness would be a success, but it surpassed even what I had imagined it might be able to do!  The stats that came in just left me gobsmacked. By the end of the day 820 people had visited either, 4Walls and … Continue reading

Feb 2011 ME Story: Laurel

Well, Invisible Awareness is now an official organization!  Woo Hoo.  It has taken almost a year to bring it to fruition, but now I have! I’m excited to share our first story – Laurel’s story – on the site.  Laurel, for those who don’t know her, is bed bound and … Continue reading

Invisible Awareness Launch REMINDER!

I just wanted to take a quick minute and remind everyone that Invisible Awareness dot org launches at midnight tonight! We will be launching with Laurel’s story so when you have a chance tomorrow, please go by Invisible Awareness dot org and copy and paste a few paragraphs of her … Continue reading