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The Abler Blog’s New Topic For April-Tourette Syndrome Author Disclaimer I am not a professional of any kind. I am strongly against self-diagnosis and encourage my audience to seek the professional advice of their trusted medical professional and any other trusted professional depending on the topic at hand. THE ABLER BLOG ONLY PROVIDES LIMITED GENERAL INFORMATION AND ALWAYS CITES WHERE TO FIND THE RESOURCES AND OR INFORMATION THAT THEY USE TO CREATE THEIR BLOGPOSTS. Jessica Niziolek, Founder Of The Abler Blog, and online community. The rescue used in this blog post: mayoclinic.org Tourette’s Syndrome: A disorder that involves the person experiencing repetitive movements, and unwanted sounds to occur. This is also known in their community as tics. When the person experiences having these-it’s not something they can control. For example, the person may start to blink their eyes, blurt out unusual words, or swear. When Do The Tics Begin To Show: The usual age range i...

Happy April! This week, I am sharing some exciting news! I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing a beautifully written book of poetry by my good friend Elaine Rush. Her debut poetry book is entitled, Everyday I Fight, poems about pain and trying to stay positive. It's an emotionally evoking read that leaves you (the reader) feeling the highs and lows that far too many who experience chronic pain and or a chronic illness. Elaine paints a beautiful and dark picture of what chronic pain while having a chronic illness can be like for her. My interview with Elaine will follow this review. One of my favorite lines from the book goes as follows: "Sure, you'll leave your mark as I lay in the dark and wonder when you strike. But my defiance burns brighter than your might. And every day I fight." I deal with chronic pain, and that particular line was one I could relate to at every possible level. When you live with chronic pain or illness, it's one of those thi...