ChIlling in Review
This week’s Chronically Illing Out with Nick Paro, Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Soso's World, and Beth Cruz is a reflective, end-of-year discussion into burnout, visibility, and the power of community. We look back on the emotional labors of showing up while unwell, celebrate our individual and collective growths, and discussed intentional goal-setting while prioritizing presence over productivity.
From mindfulness and emotional distress tolerance tools to new creative collaborations and meditative spaces, this week reaffirmed in our minds why visible, compassionate community matters — especially for chronically ill and disabled people who are navigating an increasingly hostile world.
Meditation and Poem of the Day
Holiday Joy by Beth Cruz and Soso's World
Chirps at Night by Nick Paro
Actions You Can Take
Call your public servants on important issues:
Join the efforts to unmask law enforcement:
Sign the Move-On Petitions:
Investigate Presidential Use of the Autopen for Pardons and Executive Actions
A Petition to End the Shutdown and Restore Representation: Remove Speaker Johnson
Learn new skills:
B. Cognition Labs — empathy forward, human centered, experiment based Leadership & Growth Courses for Higher Ed & Non-Profit Professionals
Nick’s Notes
I’m Nick Paro, and I’m sick of the shit going on. So, I’m using poetry, podcasting, and lives to discuss the intersections of chronic illness and mental wellbeing, masculinity, veteran’s issues, politics, and so much more. I am only able to have these conversations, bring visibility to my communities, and fill the void through your support — this is a publication where engagement is encouraged, creativity is a cornerstone, and transparency is key — please consider becoming a paid subscriber today and grow the community!
~Nick Paro
