Lessons From A Chronic Life – a Column by Leslie Rott

One thing that affects my illnesses profoundly is the weather. As temperatures have started to drop, my body already is feeling it. So, I only can imagine what anyone ... Read more

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017

‘Vacation, All I Ever Wanted, Vacation, Had to Get Away’

Columns, Lessons From A Chronic Life - a Column by Leslie Rott

This past weekend, I went on vacation for the first time since I started working full time a year-and-a-half ago. I have used all of my paid time off ... Read more

August 16, 2017August 16, 2017

Summertime, Summertime, How I Miss Summertime!

Columns, Lessons From A Chronic Life - a Column by Leslie Rott

After getting two masters degrees and a PhD while dealing with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, the reality of what it means to be a chronically ill student was transformed into ... Read more