CraftyPod #92: Crafting Through Chronic Illness, with The Sick Chick

by Sister-Diane on May 22, 2009

in Crafty Community, Interviews, Podcast

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.

Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!

In this show:

- Juliann, aka TheSickChick, tells us about how crafting helps her cope with chronic illness.

- Learn something about how crafting helps in managing pain, anxiety, and depression.

- Find out how the craft community is a lifeline to Juliann, providing support and friendship under challenging circumstances.

- Be absolutely inspired by Juliann’s determination to stay positive and crafty.

Links:

- Visit TheSickChick.com to learn more about Juliann’s current and upcoming internet projects.

- You can also read the archived entries on Juliann’s blog.

- …And, follow her (and chat with her) on Twitter.

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  • sherrebevineau
    yes many projects do help when you are in chronic pain ,you send out love to others inthe crafts you can make for love ones.
  • donnalb
    I'm THRILLED to find you! I have RA, I am on an oxygen machine and have lung disease and Fibro and about 10 more things I won't bore you with, This is great! I had to relearn how do do everything and I'm still on that quest!
    Thanks
    Donna
    blue5ft3@aol.com,cc donnalb@newsguy.com
  • Sherry
    Oh my gosh --- I can identify with every single word you said. Sometimes it's so easy to think you're the only one out there that has all of these health issues and has the feeling you're being forced out of the human race. I just started twittering today and just happened across your twitter whatever it's called (I lose new words in the fog). Anyway, I'm definitely going to check out your website. Thanks to both you of you (Julian and Sister Diane.
  • deb
    Thanks so much, I agree, it's one of the best you've done. It's because it resonated so much with me. With a few exceptions, I live the same life. I sometimes think of myself as a craft wannabe, because it sometimes lives in my head for a long time. I no longer even seek understanding, it's just acceptance I look for. For years and years just my husband knew I was even sick. And now, it's the close friends who can just see it in my eyes, the pain, the ever-present pain and the number it does in your head. Kudos, Sister Diane, and Julian, thanks.
  • One of the best and most important shows! I just read this article that is very related, The Art of Illness:

    http://kirstyhall.co.uk/blog/2009/03/the-art-of-illness/

    Thanks Juliann for being out there, you rock!!!
  • Naomi Trumper
    Thank you sooooo much for this podcast. I teach adults who have been injured at work and are in a lot of pain as well as having emotional worries. I introduced colouring mandalas last summer and the students LOVED them. It was so great seeing these tough, big, macho men borrowing my crayons to produce such wonderful work and becoming so relaxed. Any additional craft suggestions would be so welcome.
  • Wow, thank you both for this, it was amazing. As another creative person struggling with a chronic illness that often limits me, I resonated strongly with this interview. I particularly loved when Juliann said that she doesn't want pity, she wants understanding.
  • This has made a huge impact upon me. I have had some recent challenges, and Juliann has helped me put them into perspective. Thanks for introducing me to her.
  • I cannot thank you enough for interviewing and introducing me to Juliann. Most people might shy away from interviewing someone who deals with the issues that Juliann deals with. I am grateful that you embraced this reality that many crafters face everyday.
  • My loom knitting pal! woo hoo!
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