What is it that makes some people cope so well with a chronic illness and others fall apart? Here are 7 areas we've found makes a difference.

You may be exhausted from a chronic illness, but that doesn't mean you have to eat out or skip dinner completely. Wiht a few changes you'll be the envy of your friends.

Living with a chronic invisible illness can be difficult, but having those you care about the most doubt your disease can be even more disheartening. Can you still be friends?

Support groups can be a wondeful place to regroup and gain perspective, but does there come a time when you should leave or at least take a break?

Doesn't ministering to the ill require tons of money, insurance, lots of volunteers and time? Not always! Here are 20 ideas you can put in place in 20 minutes!

Books on illness are not in short supply, but "YOU: The Smart Patient" is one that everyone needs on their shelf at home, especially the chronically ill.

Looking good when you feel terrible could be seen as a blessing. When you live with chronic illness, however, it can also cause a lot of resentment and misunderstandings.