Life with chronic illness can feel lonely, exhausting,
and invisible.
If you’re a woman managing daily pain, fatigue, and the frustration of being misunderstood, you don’t need another quick fix or someone telling you to “just push through.”
You are on a journey of learning new ways to live fully, even in the midst of illness or pain.
You need practical tools and compassionate support from others who understand what it’s like when your body refuses to follow the rules.
When Chronic Illness Touches Every Part of Life
It’s not just symptoms — fatigue, pain, and uncertainty ripple into your work, family, relationships, and identity. Basic tasks can feel impossible. Many women try to fulfill their roles while their bodies rebel. Doctors may dismiss your concerns, treatment paths can feel confusing, and advocating for yourself often feels like too much.
Beyond the physical strain lies grief over lost abilities, the pain of feeling unseen, and emotional weight like anxiety or depression. But you don’t have to stay stuck.
My commitment is to help other women feel seen, acknowledged, validated, and prepared for the challenges that accompany living life to the full with chronic illness and chronic pain by providing FREE RESOURCES.
Common Struggles Women with Chronic Illness Face:
âś” Tasks you once did effortlessly now take everything
✔ Trying to meet life’s demands while your body holds you back
âś” Health professionals who dismiss, misunderstand, or minimize
âś” Overwhelming options with no clear path
âś” Letting go of parts of your old self, while coping with loss
âś” Feeling isolated, invisible, or different
âś” Anxiety, hopelessness, and mood struggles born from continuous stress
Hi, I am Dr Damita SunWolf LaRue
Living with chronic illness and chronic pain myself for over 50 years, I know the frustration of waking up tired, pushing through pain, and wondering if anyone truly sees what you carry. These experiences have become more than obstacles; they have shaped the way I show up in all areas of my life. I have re-invented myself based on the needs of my body many times over the years.
Supporting women who are struggling with chronic illness and pain is my passion. Although, I cannot do things the way I have in the past, I strive to support others through social media and FREE resources when I'm able.
In the past, I had the priviledge of serving as a Cherokee psychologist, health consultant, speaker, and coach.
As a Cherokee psychologist, I spent decades walking beside people navigating grief, trauma, and chronic/terminal medical conditions through the lens of their culture and beliefs.
As a health consultant, I blended clinical knowledge with practical strategies for living more fully even in the midst of fatigue, pain, and complexity.
As a speaker and coach, I created spaces of encouragement, teaching, and connection where women could feel less alone and more empowered.
And as a Cherokee woman, I consistently honor the wisdom, resilience, and rootedness of Indigenous Traditions that bring in cultural depth and authenticity in all that I do.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone!
— the symptoms, the questions, the exhaustion, and the invisible weight of navigating chronic illness.
Once you enter your name and email in the pop-up on this page, you’ll immediately receive a FREE resource designed to support you in preparing for conversations with your medical and mental health providers—so you feel clearer, more confident, and less alone.
As I create additional FREE resources, you’ll receive an email with simple instructions on how to access them.
Additional FREE resources you may find helpful
(I know I have.)
The Mantle Assessment is a FREE reflective tool designed to help you reconnect with purpose, identity, and direction—especially when chronic illness or life changes have altered how you see yourself. Living with ongoing symptoms and pain is hard, and understanding what matters most can help you move forward in ways that honor your current capacity.
This assessment helped me gain clarity and confidence during a season of reinvention, reminding me that purpose can coexist with physical limitations. If you’ve been feeling stuck or uncertain about your next chapter, this may help you see a clearer path forward.
There are seven types of rest, as described by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith in her book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, and Restore Your Sanity.
This FREE 5-minute quiz will help you identify which areas of rest your body, mind, and spirit may be asking for. Your results will be emailed directly to you. I was shocked when I received mine! It transformed how I think about rest forever.
You Are NOT Alone!
We Are In This Together!
*Materials are provided solely for educational and informational use. They are not meant to replace medical or psychological guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about your health or care.
Supporting women with chronic illness and chronic pain to live with purpose, resilience, and hope.
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