AWISH presents Shared Stories
Individuals from the West Island of Montreal & surrounding areas share their arthritic & chronic pain related stories.
“Whether sharing a story involves conveying important information, creating a communal experience, or building community connections, a story’s most important function is to remind us that we are not alone in the world.” – Christine Hennebury, CBC NL
If you would like to share your own story, please contact AWISH!
Louise found herself struggling to manage two recently diagnosed severe arthritis conditions while feeling emotional and directionless. She flags the importance of constructing positive partnerships, getting/sharing insights and being the lead on your own case.
Louise: Diagnosis, now what? Read More »
Barb describes her journey through a sudden magnification of Rheumatoid Arthritis severity and evolving solutions to keep motivated, moving and learning. Her discoveries include the cognitive and social healing value of support groups and volunteering.
Anne shares her early experiences to finally find treatments that worked for her case via journalling to better understand her condition and the feelings it brings, like-minded positive support group involvement and discovering a medication that changed her life.
Anne: My Experience with Methotrexate Read More »
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