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In April of 2018, I started Chronic Readers Club. Chronic Readers Club is a program that sends personalized care packages to young, chronically ill people. Each package contains a book from the recipient’s wishlist they provide on the application, as well as many other small goodies!
Chronic Readers Club is something that I’m really passionate about. Running this program is one of my favorite things to do! I’ve been chronically ill since I was 18, which was 8 years ago, and I’ve found reading to be one of the few sources of solace in my time of illness. So it makes my heart happy to be able to share the magic of reading with other young, chronically ill people! Having the opportunity to support the chronic illness community is something I’m very thankful for. This is a community that has supported me through the most difficult years of my life, and I’m so grateful to have a way to give back.
Since its founding, I’ve sent out 52 Chronic Readers Club packages! The program is more popular than I ever anticipated, which is incredible! But that also means I need more help than I expected. Right now, there are still 18 applicants on the waiting list from 2019! So beginning tomorrow, I’ll be sharing the individual ways you can help raise funds to get those 18 remaining people their packages by the end of the year!
I’ve gotten so much wonderful feedback from those who have already received a package, but these kind words from one chronic reader are especially touching: “Thank you for making this life easier.” I think this quote sums up why I strive to keep this program running, even in the midst of my own struggles. I think this quote also does an excellent job of illustrating how much good you’re doing by supporting this program in whatever capacity you can!
So please consider supporting Chronic Readers Club! I’ll be posting about the different ways you can help over the next two weeks on the Chronic Readers Club page, but here’s the full list if you’d like to help out now:
- Purchase a “chronic reader” shirt! Available through November 3rd, these shirts will make the perfect gift for all the bookworms in your life! https://www.bonfire.com/chronic-reader/
- Join our Patreon and provide month-to-month support for the program! As a patron, you get access to exclusive benefits from Chronic Readers Club! https://www.patreon.com/chronicreadersclub
- Use PayPal for a one-time donation! paypal.me/warriorgoddessmk
- Purchase something from the CRC Amazon wishlist! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QZ21JK43CH8N?ref_=wl_share
- Donate a gift card to a bookstore! Contact me at [email protected] to do this!
- Donate small items for the packages! Again contact me at [email protected] for more info!
- And finally, share this post!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support!
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Chronic Readers Club, a program I started that sends books to young people who are chronically ill and love to read, now has a Patreon!
Patreon is a website that helps creators continue creating. It’s a way to raise money, but it’s more than that: it’s a way to help you truly connect with Chronic Readers Club and support our mission.
Patreon gives you the opportunity to provide the program with more consistent funding each month, and in return you’ll receive access to exclusive benefits! When you decide to become a patron, you choose how much you want to pledge, starting at $1 per month.
If you’d like to pledge more, there are some fun additional benefits you can receive! We have 4 tiers you can choose from:
- Bookworm tier (pledge $1-$4/month): you’ll receive access to exclusive patron-only posts with first access to news & updates, as well as a thank you message straight from me, the creator of CRC!
- Bibliophile tier (pledge $5-$9/month): you’ll receive a shout-out on the CRC Facebook page after joining, as well as the benefits from the Bookworm tier!
- Chronic Reader tier (pledge $10-$19/month): you’ll receive access to the Chronic Readers Book Club, an exclusive monthly post that will feature book reviews, book recommendations, lists of our favorite books, & more, as well as the benefits from both the Bookworm & Bibliophile tiers!
- Sponsor tier (pledge $20 or more/month to sponsor a package!): you’ll receive an official CRC bookmark & sticker set just like the ones sent out in the packages, a list of the books sent out in each month’s package, as well as the benefits from all the other tiers!
I completely understand that monetary support isn’t something everyone can do, and I can’t tell you how much I value any and every kind of support this program is shown! The encouragement and positive feedback I’ve received have made it possible for CRC to get this far! But we live in a society that requires money to function (unfortunately), and for those that do wish to donate and are able, I think this is a really fun way to get more involved with the program!
We are so excited to offer these benefits and we hope you will join us as we enter this new chapter!
A post for when you don’t know what to say.
https://www.warriorgoddessmusings.com/blog/dont-know-what-to-say
Warrior Wishes Holiday Cards
I’m doing a thing for the holidays! And I know it’s kinda early, but I wanna start sending cards out at the beginning of November!
This time of year can be really difficult for many people, so I’ve designed cards with lots of love to remind you that you’re important and cared for this holiday season! Each card will come with a hand-written message and some small fun stuff, like stickers, sticky notes, bandages, and other stuff like that.
You can sign up to receive a card yourself or you can nominate another warrior! Open worldwide! I have a limited number of cards available though, so be sure to sign up right away!
https://goo.gl/forms/4eOEPL3WBz2bsKc53
NOTE: If you want to receive a card yourself AND nominate someone else, please fill out the form two separate times — one for each!
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NEW BLOG POST!
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2. Batiste dry shampoo [$8]
3. Garnier Fructis strengthening treat hair mask [$3]
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5. Wet n Wild makeup remover towelettes [$3]
6. Noxzema classic face wash cream [$4]
7. Nugg hydrating face mask [$4]
8. Herbal Essences tousling spray gel [$3]
9. Garnier skinactive miracle anti-fatigue sleeping cream [$8]
10. Formula 10.0.6 on your mark blemish mark fader [$9]
https://www.warriorgoddessmusings.com/blog/10-drugstore-products-under-10
I was recently yelled at by a man driving by as I was walking into a Starbucks after parking in a handicap spot. “Liar! Liar!” My first thought was “you weenie come back and say that to my face!” Then the shame set in. For awhile I felt guilty of…something. I know I’m sick but I know I don’t look sick, so maybe I don’t deserve my placard? It’s confusing and I understand. But then I reminded myself that 96% of chronic illnesses are invisible. Just because I look fine doesn’t mean my illness goes away or isn’t serious enough to be disabling. It’s not me that’s somehow confusing or misleading, it’s society and our expectations and stereotypes. Sick doesn’t have a look and neither does disabled. This idea that to be valid your illness or disability must be visible is ludicrous when you learn how many people are suffering from something unseen. Society needs a major reform in many ways, but especially with respect to its treatment and expectations of chronically ill and disabled people. What we really need is to just stop being so dang judgmental in general! Was it ever any of his business where I parked or if I “deserved” my license plate? No sir! All that I ask of people at this point isn’t even kindness, just neutrality or even indifference! Let me be! Can I just get my chai in peace?!
Due to price increases, I will have to temporarily shut down the Warrior Goddess Musings website. This will go into effect by mid-February.
But I am not stopping writing or blogging, nor will I stop posting here! I will continue to update you all about my progress in finding a new home for all my writing. So fear not!
I may also be planning to rebrand, and I’ve already changed my username on here in case you didn’t notice! So there’s lots in store for the future!
Thank you for always supporting me!
