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1. Offer solutions and suggestions anytime you can. We want to build a supportive, positive community. If you're just here to complain, there's no room for that...please take complaints somewhere else.
2. Be nice. ChronicBabes are all about finding solutions, not starting arguments. Respect different points of view - you just might learn something.
3. Please don't use profanity, and we will immediately ban anyone who says anything racist, homophobic or otherwise inflammatory. Got it?
4. If you want to post a photo or two (not 10!) of yourself or something that inspires you, great - but don't use the photo or video section to advertise your business or you'll be banned immediately.
5. Have fun! As with all things ChronicBabe-related, we want the Forum to be a place where you can enjoy yourself, get fresh ideas, meet cool people and connect in a positive way. That will happen because you make it happen, so go for it!
2. Be nice. ChronicBabes are all about finding solutions, not starting arguments. Respect different points of view - you just might learn something.
3. Please don't use profanity, and we will immediately ban anyone who says anything racist, homophobic or otherwise inflammatory. Got it?
4. If you want to post a photo or two (not 10!) of yourself or something that inspires you, great - but don't use the photo or video section to advertise your business or you'll be banned immediately.
5. Have fun! As with all things ChronicBabe-related, we want the Forum to be a place where you can enjoy yourself, get fresh ideas, meet cool people and connect in a positive way. That will happen because you make it happen, so go for it!
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A few words on thoughtfulness
We are a community, which means there are many of us, all from different backgrounds and experiences. When we talk on the forum, we bring unique benefits - and biases - to the table. Please use care when responding to another member's question or statement; she (or he) may be going through a hard time, or may come from a different perspective. Try to be as factually accurate and respectful as possible, and remember that medical advice from another member should never take the place of a health care provider's advice. XO Jenni
Bulletin Board! Welcome to our awesome community. Some tips:
Welcome to the ChronicBabe Forum! As of today, we have nearly 1,400 members! YES!!! And, we're growing faster than ever. Join the conversation...and be sure to "friend" Editrix Jenni!
If you're brand new to discussion forums, read this first. As you get comfy with our group, personalize your page and add a profile image (even if you want to be anonymous, give us something nice to look at!) You can add photos that will play in a random slideshow (many members already have, and they're great pics!), or videos for other Babes to watch (we have a bunch already!). You can create a Group within the community (maybe on a specific disease, or a goal you have) and you can chat with other members in our chat room (you can participate any time you're logged in.)
Like the Forum? Grab the Badge on the lower right-hand corner and post it on your blog to help spread our message. Because we're so new, there might be little issues; if you have things you would like to see, please email Jenni by visiting ChronicBabe.com/contact. PLUS: Please read the FORUM RULES (to the left) before you dive into the conversation. Thanks!
Latest Activity
cemk joined Brittney's group
College Life
Are you a student, then this is the group for you! We know how it feels to juggle doctors appointments and textbooks, medication schedules and class schedules and still make the grade despite it all!
Caitlin joined Robyn's group
Love & Relationships
Whether single, married, or in-between, being chronically ill can take a toll on our love lives, and even our relationships with friends and family members. How do you get through it and make it work?
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Teenage Chronic Babes?
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Fentanyl Duragesic Pain Patch
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Need to make a decision re: School
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Cant Cope anymore
Started by LUCY SARGEANT in Coping Skills. Last reply by Holly K Apr 28. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Help for moving forward & owning your/my disease...
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Make Sure You Friend Our "Midtern" Rachel B. Plus: New Moderators!
Hi Babes! Please welcome Rachel B, our new "Midtern!" That's a mid-thirties intern to you. ;)
She's got tons of experience with online health communities; if she looks familiar, it's because you've seen her at Tales of Rachel, Diabetes Daily, and a ton of other places. Rachel is going to be our key moderator, spending time on the forum with everyone and helping make sure nasty spammers aren't making trouble. We are thrilled to have her, plus a batch of fabulous new moderators. One (or more) of them will greet you if you're new. :) Thanks, all you awesome ChronicBabes, for volunteering! Meanwhile, we can always use more mods so if you're interested in committing just a couple hours a week to helping make the forum super-awesome, please let us know by sending Jenni a message!
** DISCLAIMER! **
Babes, we are not doctors. Nor are we lawyers. In fact, we're just a bunch of women (and a few men) who are sick and want to share resources. So please be careful what you do after reading medical advice here. Always speak to your health care professional before trying a new medication, supplement, exercise routine, etc. ChronicBabe.com and its staff are not liable if bad stuff happens to you, and we would hate for bad stuff to happen to you! So be smart, savvy, and do your own research. XO Jenni, the Editrix
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Check Us Out
Posted by Christy Wright on April 18, 2012 at 8:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Love the Chronic Babe forum. So much information in one place. It's awesome! If you have a free moment, we'd love to have you Babes come by and check out our new blog for mothers who live with chronic pain. Visit us at www.myalgiamommies.blogspot.com. Come armed with a sense of humor, and let us know what you think! Feedback is always welcome!
April Challenge :) The Death of Hope
Posted by Rebecca Fordyce on April 6, 2012 at 6:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes
post 3 in the april challenge :) enjoy
April challenge :) Game On
Posted by Rebecca Fordyce on April 6, 2012 at 6:11am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Above is the link to my first blog post for april a little art and alot of life :)
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Your Editrix is convalescing
Babes: Editrix Jenni has been super-sick, and still has laryngitis - NO VOICE with which to speak. Which is weird. For someone who loves to talk. Thanks for your patience while she heals; you'll still get a newsletter tomorrow, and things should be moving at their usual pace very soon. Hope you're AWAP (as well as possible)! XO Team ChronicBabe
Formal chats at the Forum take a spring break
Formal chats at the Forum are taking a spring break (and so is Midtern Rachel). The next scheduled Thursday evening chat will be April 12 and the next scheduled Sunday chat will be April 15. If you have future formal chat topics in mind, please email us your ideas. Thank you to the loyal crowd who comes to chat most weeks! See you in a couple weeks.
Don't miss ChronicPal Christine Miserandino on TV today
Set your DVRs or tune in to "The Revolution" today on ABC at 2pm ET/1pm CT to see Christine Miserandino from But You Don't Look Sick? as she talks with Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Toni Braxton talking about living well with Lupus and being an empowered patient. Awesome!
LIVE chat tonight at the forum in an hour. Join us! :)
Laughing. Smiling. Positivity. Let's talk all three - how do we cultivate positivity in spite of chronic illness? Join Rachel the Midtern for a LIVE chat at the Forum in an hour: at 6pm PT, 7pm MT, 8pm CT, 9pm ET, 10pm AT (which is Friday, March 16 in Sydney/Melbourne).
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