• Q&A with Carole Griffitts: “Our passion is to help people know they can thrive.” Interview on invisible disability, Sjogren’s, dystonia, and postpolio syndrome (Invisible Illness Visible Worth Interview Project) | cassiecreley.com
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    Q&A with Carole Griffitts: “Our passion is to help people know they can thrive” with invisible disability

    May 7, 2021 /

    I’m excited to introduce you to author and blogger Carole Griffitts, who just coauthored a book about chronic illness and invisible disability with her husband Joe. Their book Sunbreaks in Unending Storms, based on their story and the stories of three other families, shares encouragement and information about living with invisible disabilities. 

    I so appreciate when sisters in Christ with more life experience than me are willing to share their hard-earned wisdom. Carole has lived with chronic health conditions for more than 40 years, and she and her husband have been married for (almost!) 55 years. “Connected Carole” also runs the blog Navigating the Storms for people living with invisible disability, their families, and their caregivers.

    I hope you’re encouraged by this conversation with Carole on chronic illness, faith, and perseverance.

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  • Q&A with blogger Jenna Ziegler “I thought I was letting go of my dream job. Turns out, this decision led me to this new career that brings me joy I didn’t know possible.” Interview on ulcerative colitis, autoimmune conditions, self care & adapting your writing dreams. (Invisible Illness Visible Worth Interview Project) | cassiecreley.com
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    Q&A with Jenna Ziegler “I thought I was letting go of my dream job. Turns out, this decision led me to this new career that brings me joy I didn’t know possible.”

    January 10, 2020 /

    A few years ago, I was planning to start a writers’ group, but due to my health changing unexpectedly, I was never able to get one up and running. So I was pleasantly surprised when blogging made that happen in a way I didn’t expect. Blogging allows me to connect with other writers, and I get especially excited when those writers love the creative side of writing, like fiction and poetry. That’s one of the reasons I’m thrilled to be able to introduce you to Jenna Ziegler, a chronic illness blogger and aspiring novelist.

    Jenna runs the blog The Comical Colon, where she shares her medical journey in a comical light to encourage others to share their unique health journeys. When I found her blog, I immediately sent a link to a friend who was recently diagnosed with colitis because I knew she could benefit from Jenna’s informative and upbeat writing.

    When chronic illness threatened her opportunities to have the schooling and career she desired, Jenna found that her health also brought new options for pursuing her love of writing. She’s been blogging since March 2018 and she’s also an aspiring author. Jenna shares about her writing journey (including participating in NaNoWriMo) plus numerous helpful chronic illness resources in this interview.

    I hope you’re encouraged by this conversation with Jenna on chronic illness, faith, and perseverance.

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