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S. Rolling

S. Rolling

California, USA
Living with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and POTS. Writing about nervous system regulation, outdoor life, and what I've learned while trying to build a life inside chronic illness. Sharing the tools I wish I'd had 40 years ago.
28
Jul
Mature oak tree in morning light, sun breaking through branches. Rolling hills in background, open grassland. Peaceful, grounded, still.

When Rest Isn’t a Reward

Rest isn't something you earn. It's something you require. Like the ground after a season of growth. You don't need permission to be still.
1 min read
28
Jul
The Paradox of Necessary Grief

The Paradox of Necessary Grief

Grief doesn't fade. It learns to live alongside joy.
1 min read
28
Jul
Foundational Trailcraft

Foundational Trailcraft

Real Strategies for Moving with Chronic Illness in Wild Spaces
4 min read
28
Jul
Woman holding ripe blackberries in cupped hands, soft light, gesture of offering

Blackberries & Grace

I wasn’t ready for sweetness. But the trail gave me blackberries, fog, and a moment of grace.
1 min read
28
Jul
Micro Wins

Micro Wins

Small victories, one step at a time.
1 min read
28
Jul
In the Wild

In the Wild

Moss and sky didn't care. Ground held anyway.
1 min read