Erica Ortiz
    Hello, everyone, my name is Erica, first and most important, to me, I am a Nurse, and I love what I do! Secondly, I have Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and GI Motility Disorder.
    Coming to terms with a chronic illness is tough and life-altering for anyone. Writing helps me process and work through it all, and I hope I can spread the feeling to those reading my blogs that you are not alone in your journey!
     

    One step forward, two steps back

    I am sure that everyone at some point has been able to relate to the phrase, "one step forward, two ...

    A J-tube isn’t going to stop me nursing!

    Just like anyone who isn't unwell, each day for me is different. On most days I snooze my alarm a ...

    The reality of a flare-up: Living with EDS & Dysautonomia

    Recently I had a terrible flare up, and someone asked me "what exactly does that feel like? How was a ...

    6 Tips to Prepare You for Mystery Injuries

    We have all had bruises that we can't recall the origin of, we're Hypermobile! Maybe a scar or two that ...

    Living with Tubes (of all kinds)

    Living with tubes connected to or coming out of your body is a very different kind of lifestyle. It can ...

    Chronic Illness: Starting over again

    The hardest part of ending is starting over. Wouldn't you agree? When you're chronically ill, people tend to think you're ...

    Are you a worrier?

    I'm the first to admit I'm a worrier. Are you a worrier, too? I worry about pretty much anything and ...

    Pets are the best type of therapy

    Dealing with chronic illness and chronic pain is a long road to walk. If you're lucky, you have friends and ...

    Set it free… And let it go

    Let it go, let it go.... Saying goodbye to 2016 was bitter-sweet for me. Personally, 2016 was an amazing year! ...

    My Medical Fairy Godmother

    The upside to chronic illness: a lot of couch time equals a lot of movies watched. Now if you have ...