Seeing this post on https://solvecfs.org/ (organization dedicated to finding helps for those with "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis" or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) a few days ago really stirred up a lot of the memories from some of those roughest days. This post was...
Category: Burnout
Happy Blogversary: Takeaways + A Big Reveal

Happy 1st Year Blogversary to Food Faith Fatigue! Actually, the official Blogversary is February 5th, but I don’t mind celebrating early. Though I started the blog as an outlet for myself and hopefully a way to help others cope with...
Of Cookies, (no) Water, and THANKSGIVING

Yesterday. What a day! You know, I always say to myself that I will make it a point to REST more during the holiday season. Like clockwork, though, once November rolls around its like my festive instincts kick in and...
Hindsight 20/20: The Beginning of My Journey with ME/CFS

I’ll be honest. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is no walk in the park. It’s been 4 years since I became sick, and a little over 3 years since I was diagnosed with CFS. Get caught up on my story with my...
Learning To Desire God’s “Better” Through Pain + 4 Reflection Questions

So, remember my confession last time that I had blueberry fever? Well, as a side note, after eating most of the 18 cups of blueberries in about 2 weeks, I had a blood test (I have these a lot) and...
The Cost of Freedom: Remember Warriors of Faith

This is a note to all my family of faith, and a special shout out to those who find themselves in some way or another on the "front lines" in ministry. On special United States holidays celebrating all those brave...
Sidelined: Staying Healthy and Happy While Housebound

I’m not saying I like getting sick *ew*, but let’s be honest, sometimes playing the sick card works to your advantage. You get some time off school or you “regrettably” need to miss out on a tedious business meeting. My...
Peace Through Burnout: Navigating Burnout-Related Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Depression

To be honest, it has taken me a few weeks to write this post. Painful personal memories have been tough to revisit, and once there, I have felt a great divide between the seriousness of this topic and my inadequate...
Adrenal Exhaustion & the Workaholic

I’m guessing many of you reading this post know someone who is a workaholic. They are easily identifiable by the long hours spent at work, the vacations that are few and far between, the weekend trips to the office, and...