Madeline ShonkaFeb 10, 20223 minTo Disclose or Not DiscloseYikes! Today we are tackling the age-old question that healthy folks have never had to contemplate. Should you tell your boss about your...
Madeline ShonkaJan 28, 20223 minResources for Affording Your Chronic IllnessWe all know chronic illness is costly, but how costly? In 2020, Americans spent over 539 BILLION DOLLARS on medications. Every year,...
Madeline ShonkaJan 10, 20224 minCleaning and Chronic IllnessAuthor Madeline Shonka is 23 and has lupus and narcolepsy with cataplexy along with a large sprinkle of ADHD and OCD. People often...
Madeline ShonkaDec 3, 20212 minWhat Co-Immunity Means to MeCo-Immunity reached out to me in the depths of the pandemic. For those who are more able-bodied than me, you may not know the experience...
Madeline ShonkaSep 21, 20212 minWhat's YOUR StoryWhen I meet someone new, I typically ask them, "what's your story?" I am often surprised by what follows. Some will spill their life...
Madeline ShonkaSep 5, 20215 min10 Back to School TipsSchool is stressful; school with a chronic illness is even more stressful. We all know that stress is the arch-nemesis of chronic...
Madeline ShonkaJul 26, 20212 minChronic Illness Tips for Starting Your WeekUgh, Monday! In my opinion the first, and worst day of the work week. I am extremely routine orientated. Mondays are hard for me because...