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Light lavender-blue background. Brown text reads “Do you want a chronic illness pen pal?” A small illustration of bundled postcards sits in the lower left corner. The Long Covid Collective logo appears in the lower right.

Lavender-blue background with centered brown text explaining a low-pressure, mail-based pen pal program for people living with chronic illness. Text includes “No deadlines. One letter can be enough.” Postcard illustration bottom left, Long Covid Collective logo bottom right.

Lavender-blue background with the heading “What this is / what it’s not” followed by a short bullet list: mail-based not email, letters do not have to be handwritten, no schedules, no obligations, open to chronic illness not diagnosis-specific. Postcard illustration bottom left, Long Covid Collective logo bottom right.

Lavender-blue background with the heading “How to join” and bullet points noting it is run by LCC, open to LCC members, and that details and sign-up are available via the link in bio. Postcard illustration bottom left, Long Covid Collective logo bottom right.

Do you want a chronic illness Pen Pal? We started a pen pal program we are so excited about!

The program is international and open to anyone with a chronic illness.

Finally you can get mail that isn’t a medical invoice!

Sign up on our website. 💙(www.longcovidcollective.org)

Graphic with teal border and Long COVID awareness ribbon. Text reads: “March is Long Covid Awareness Month. Facts about Long Covid we wish were not true: #1. We wish it weren’t true that you don’t have to be ‘high-risk’ to get it. A marathon runner, a teenager, your healthy colleague. Long COVID doesn’t discriminate based on your pre-COVID health or fitness.” A silhouette of a runner appears on the left. Website listed: www.longcovidcollective.org.

Graphic with teal border and Long COVID awareness ribbon. Text reads: “Facts about Long Covid we wish were not true: #2. We wish it weren’t true that even a mild infection can lead to severe long-term illness. You can have a few days of cold-like symptoms and then months or years of crushing fatigue, brain fog, and dysautonomia. Severity of the acute illness does not predict likelihood of Long Covid.” A cartoon virus appears on the left. Website listed: www.longcovidcollective.org.

Graphic with teal border and Long COVID awareness ribbon. Text reads: “Facts about Long Covid we wish were not true: #3. We wish it weren’t true that pushing through can make you permanently disabled. With many illnesses, rest helps and pushing is brave. With Long COVID, pushing through symptoms can trigger permanent setbacks. Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is real: one good day of overdoing it can leave you bedbound for weeks or permanently disabled.” A wilted plant appears on the left. Website listed: www.longcovidcollective.org.

March is Long COVID Awareness Month.

Every Monday, we’re sharing 3 facts about Long COVID we wish weren’t true.

Follow along each Monday in March.

#longcovid #chronicillness #mecfs #longcovidawareness

Graphic for Long Covid Awareness Month. At the top is a teal and gray ribbon labeled Long Covid and the text “March is Long Covid Awareness Month.” The main heading reads “Things I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Long Covid #1.” The graphic states: “I wish I’d known that ‘pushing through’ fatigue could permanently disable me.” Below it explains that our culture teaches hard work pays off and rest is weakness, but with Long Covid pushing through does not lead to recovery and can lead to months or years of setback. The Long Covid Collective website appears at the bottom.

“Pushing through” fatigue can permanently disable you.

Many of us were taught to work harder when we feel tired. With Long Covid, that instinct can make the illness worse. Pushing through does not lead to recovery. It can lead to months or years of setback.

March is Long Covid Awareness Month.

Digital flyer with beige background promoting a free day at the Bullock Museum. Large heading in blue reads “This Sunday = FREE at the Bullock Museum!” Text explains that it’s H-E-B Free First Sunday and the Texas Archeology Fair, with activities like spear-throwing demos, clay pot making, and more. Visitors are invited to stop by the Long Covid Collective booth to meet members and learn about the mission. Event details are in a white box: Bob Bullock Museum, Sunday October 5th, 10:00 to 2:00, free admission all day. At the bottom are two photos—an arrowhead in the dirt and a stone monument marked “GAULT”—plus the Long Covid Collective logo.

Digital flyer with beige background headed “The Texas Archeology Fair at the Bullock Museum.” Text describes the event as part of Texas Archeology Month, featuring activities, exhibits, and walking tours. A large bold heading “ACTIVITIES” introduces a bulleted list: flintknapping and spear-throwing demos, clay pinch pots, museum activity booths with archeologists and tribal representatives, and a 2 p.m. screening of The Stones Are Speaking. A reminder at the bottom in blue encourages visitors to stop by the Long Covid Collective booth.

Free day at the Bullock Museum this Sunday! 🎉 It’s H-E-B Free First Sunday plus the Texas Archeology Fair with hands-on history, demos, and more.

While you’re exploring, stop by the Long Covid Collective booth to meet us and learn how you can support people reclaiming their lives after Long Covid.

I never read anything about a breach of my TikTok data. I did however read how META sold data to hospitals. It was never about security; it was always about control. I’m off to write a goodbye letter to my Chinese spy.

Tori, how do I make my videos to be in a certain channel?

I love watching Fitz sort through his toy box!

#scottishterrier #scottiedog

This is Fitz’s house!

#scottishterrier #scottiedog

I love them!

❤️🐾❤️

❤️❤️❤️

Hi Finn, Oliver and Abby! 🐾

Fitz Flosses with the Water Hose Pick

#scottishterrier #funnydogs #animalvideos #scottiedog

A comic-style meme shows Batman slapping Robin. Robin says, “HAVE YOU TRIED” and Batman, mid-slap, replies, “I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING.” Above the image, text reads, “It’s never as simple as ‘have you tried…’” In the bottom right corner is the Long Covid Collective logo.

If living with a chronic illness has taught us anything, it’s that there’s no magic fix — and chances are, we’ve already tried it all. From weird supplements to obscure therapies, we’ve been there. So maybe skip the “have you tried…” and just be here with us. 💛

#LongCovid #ChronicIllness #CFS

I love it!

Fitz and the Blue Chairs

Once again, Fitz is making sure all eyes are on him as he paws the forbidden chairs! 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

A graphic titled “Inside a Chronic Mind” shows a swirl of overlapping text bubbles, each with different suggestions or worries often heard in the chronic illness community. They say: “It’s all about spike proteins.” “You have to do the nicotine patches.” “That treatment was a waste of money.” “The only answer is rest.” “Check your vagus nerve. HOW?” “Did you see the study on microclots?” “It’s MCAS. Change your entire diet.” “Oh, that made me nauseated.” “It was a game changer for me!” “Are you taking LDN? You should.” “You have to do DNRS.” “It’s mold. You should just move.” “Do Not Stress!” “It’s EBV.” “Don’t overdo it. Also, are you moving enough?” “DUH! It’s your mitochondria.” “Cold plunges!” “You need CoQ10.” “I can’t afford all these supplements.” In the corner is the Long Covid Collective logo. The design shows the confusing, overwhelming mix of advice, warnings, and personal experiences that people with chronic illnesses often face.

A hundred answers and still no answers.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all. #longcovid

I think it’s important people know you’re working toward that. We will all spread the word, too!

You’ve Got Mail!

Fitz got a package from Pupcorn Plus treats!

B Roll from Fitz’s Spa Day

Spa day for Fitz!

It’s a Terrier Takeover!

Nightly pawfirmations are important!

Happy Monday, y’all!

A vintage typewriter with a sheet of paper that reads: “Dear Whatever Doesn’t Kill me, I am strong enough now. You can go. Thanks,” The header says “Long Covid Collective.” Background is periwinkle blue.

Dear Whatever Doesn’t Kill Me,

I’m good. You can go now.

✒️ Signed, every single one of us.

#longcovid #chronicillness #mecfs

Funny dog & nutty dog mom!