With hypoparathyroidism, I need to treat my energy as a luxury item
On a recent episode of the “New Heights” podcast, singer Taylor Swift said, “Think of your energy … as if it’s like a luxury item.” I repeat this phrase every day. Over…
Heather Novak is an award-winning author. She was diagnosed with surgical hypoparathyroidism in 2003, followed by a pile of comorbidities. She hopes her column will provide hope and a better understanding of living with chronic conditions. Heather writes LGBTQ+ romance with disability representation and earned a spot on BEQ Magazine’s 40 LGBTQ+ Leaders Under 40 in 2021. She’s full of bisexual glitter and is pretty sure her left arm is haunted. She lives in southeast Michigan with a collection of mobility aids. You can learn more at HeatherNovak.net.
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