So I’ve been stuck in a migraine spiral for days.
Experiencing the kind of challenges that come with chronic illness, where your brain feels like it’s short-circuiting and no one can tell you why.
I had big plans website updates, new posts for Instagram, TikTok content, work projects, mom life stuff, ALL of it…
But instead? I’m here. In the dark. Crying into cold packs and asking ChatGPT if I’m dying, while chronic illness keeps me tied down.
I’ve reached out to my doctor.
I’ve cried at the thought of going back to the ER.
I’ve wondered (again) if it’s too late to go to med school (im too old and not smart enought)
And my kids sweet, patient angels have cried with me, held my hand, and quietly brought ice packs because they know the only thing that helps is keeping my brain cold.
And somewhere in the middle of this flare, this fog, this absolute shitshow
I made this.
A funny little bingo card.
Because sometimes the only way to survive chronic illness is to find a tiny spark of humor in the pain.
✨ Download your copy.
✨ Fill it out.
✨ Share it with someone who gets it.
Let’s find a little joy in the chaos. Because living with this chronic illness? That’s already winning bingo.
🖤 Made with love and low blood pressure
Catt @ thezebranetwork.com
If you don’t laugh you’ll cry – love the idea of a bingo card… I’m feeling better these days so it would take a while to fill it out… but a while ago, ugh, not long enough! Take care lovely, Linda xx
(PS – I forgot to let you know that I did a shot out of your blog on mine – hope you don’t mind: https://themindfulmigraine.blog/2025/06/18/good-doggy/)
Thank you so much, Linda. This truly means the world to me. Living with chronic illness can feel so isolating, but moments of kindness like this are powerful reminders that I’m not alone and that community is everything.”
Perfectly put – I’m a huge believer that there is room enough for all of us – every voice matters! Linda xx
so true! its such a lonely place out here.