Laughter Is The Best Medicine

In 2022, after losing the ability to walk, talk, and swallow, I was diagnosed with Encephalitis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Dysautonomia, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. At one point my doctor was convinced I was dying from Multiple Systems Atrophy and I'm only 45 years old. Thankfully, he told me to get a second opinion and that wasn't the case. However, having to rely on mobility aids has drastically impacted my quality of life. I've improved greatly which I'm incredibly grateful for! But, I still struggle with my symptoms on a daily basis. My faith, creating through my emotions, and staying positive helps get me through those tough days. Before Covid hit, I was a photographer and loved it very much. But, to keep my family, myself, and my clients safe, I decided to stop my sessions. I ended up becoming a Zazzle Creator after Covid hit. My degree is in graphic design and I wanted to make my family and friends feel better. So, I would create empowering and funny designs to uplift them. I realized how much I enjoyed this and so I decided to make these designs available to everyone. Creating through your pain and emotions can be incredibly healing! When I was in the hospital a few years ago, my grandparents would call me every day to make me laugh. My grandfather always says, "Laughter is the best medicine" and I truly believe that! Their phone calls made me feel so much better. To get through that dark time, I would also try to make the nurses and techs laugh. This really helped to lighten my mood! When I made one of the nurses laugh, I told her what my grandfather always says. She replied with, "You should put that on a t-shirt! So, that's exactly what I did!