Living with chronic illness isn’t just hard — it’s lonely, misunderstood, and exhausting in ways most people can’t imagine. When I first became a Spoonie, I was thrown into a world of daily discomfort, shifting limitations, and invisible pain that changed how I lived every part of my life.
But I also discovered something beautiful: a community of warriors just like me — full of resilience, heart, and humor. I created The Purple Spoonie to honor that strength and support those moments when it’s all just a little too much.
If you’re new here, I invite you to start with my Welcome Post, where I share more of my story and the heart behind this space.
The Purple Spoonie isn’t just a shop. It’s a space created by a fellow Spoonie who understands flare days, medical burnout, and what it feels like to be “mentally attending” life when your body’s tapped out. Every product I design is rooted in that understanding.
This brand is built on three pillars:
Strength – for the days you need a reminder you’re still standing
Support – for the moments you just want to feel seen
Softness – for the kind of care that doesn’t ask you to earn rest
I’m proud to launch my first collection with tools and touches that speak to real Spoonie life:
đ Flare Day Reflection Journal
A gentle space to track your pain, patterns, emotions, and needs during flare-ups — because healing isn’t linear, and every entry matters.
â Flare Day Fuel + Perseverance Mugs
A warm reminder with every sip: you are valid, you are powerful, and you deserve comfort — no matter how slow today moves.
đ Spoonie Humor Sticker Sheet
Laughter is medicine. These pastel, punchy quotes add personality to your planner, journal, or water bottle — and remind you it’s okay to find the funny in your fight.
I’ve lived the content of these tools. I didn’t create them from the outside looking in — I created them from the floor of a flare day, from a space of pain, and from the softness that we rarely allow ourselves.
If you’re reading this, I want you to know:
You are seen. You are not a burden. You are part of a community that knows exactly how strong you are — and exactly how tired.
đ Thank you for being here. You make this space matter.
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When you live with chronic illness or chronic pain, not every day is one where you can "push through." On flare daysâwhen your body demands rest and symptoms peakâself-care takes on a new meaning. Itâs not about spa days or elaborate routines; itâs about meeting yourself with compassion and doing what you can.
Living with a chronic illness means that some days, no matter how carefully we plan, our bodies have other ideas. Flare days â those tough times when symptoms spike and energy drops â can hit without warning. Over the years, Iâve learned that having a Flare Day Survival Kit ready makes all the difference in how I cope and heal. Today, Iâm sharing my favorite essentials to help you create your own comfort kit, filled with love, care, and a little extra strength.
If youâve ever heard someone call themselves a âSpoonieâ and wondered what it meant, youâre not alone. The term comes from the Spoon Theory, a simple yet powerful way to explain what itâs like to live with a chronic illness.
Hi there, friendâand welcome! Iâm so glad youâre here. Whether youâre newly diagnosed, years into your journey, or just looking for a community that gets it, youâve found your spot at The Purple Spoonie.
