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Q: I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I am really trying to face up to this condition and maintain my independence. But there are days when I know I need help. My family is telling me that I am being stubborn when all I am trying to do is be a Fighter. When is it time to ask for help?

A: Fighters may have a reputation as the ideal role models but they aren’t always good at seeking out support unless someone shows them how much worse things will be if they don’t.

Fighters often view themselves as so in control of read more >>

Q: I was recently diagnosed with cancer, and I have this vague sense that I want to embrace some kind of spirituality in my life. But I am not sure what that is supposed to mean. How do I get started in exploring my spiritual side.

A: It is not at all uncommon to feel a sense of yearning for a greater spiritual connection when diagnosed with a medical condition. A medical diagnosis has a way of giving us a nudge toward making a connection with something greater than what we read more >>

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