PinnedJosh BeanNot living with Chronic IllnessI used to define who I was by how much I could accomplish. In every aspect of life, I was always trying to maximize my productivity. I…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Josh BeanMedical Imposter Syndrome?I think we’ve all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our lives. Well, OK maybe I’m projecting. OK let me start over. I, have…Mar 81Mar 81
Josh BeanI refuse to give up.I cannot begin to describe the emotional pain I feel each and every day because of this illness. I had a life that I loved. It wasn’t…Jan 21Jan 21
Josh BeanMy Chronic Illness’ explainedIt’s taken me almost three years to understand what’s going on with my body. To listen to it, try to understand it’s various symptoms and…Aug 19, 2023Aug 19, 2023
Josh BeanOur Healthcare System is Broken…and not just because Doug Ford is a monster.Warning*: this story contains discussions of self-harm and suicide.Dec 12, 2022Dec 12, 2022
Josh BeanAn invisible illnessI have an invisible illness. I feel invisible at times. At times I question whether or not I’m actually sick. Sometimes I can’t see my…Aug 22, 2022Aug 22, 2022
Josh BeanRecovery is not a linear pathIt’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, I’ve been wanting to write something for a while now, and I thought I was struggling to find…Jun 22, 2022Jun 22, 2022
Josh BeanThe Warrior Mentality vs. Chronic IllnessI am no longer a warrior, and the hammer is no longer my tool of choice.Apr 9, 20221Apr 9, 20221
Josh BeanOur Healthcare System is broken. Especially for those of us with multi-system chronic illnesses.Part 1 of a multi-part series on my experience in our Ontario medical systemMar 23, 20221Mar 23, 20221