I began this column for ANCA Vasculitis News one year ago this month. It’s been such a joy interacting…
Allison Ross
Ohio native Allison Ross lives in Kansas City, Kansas, where she works full-time as a musician and writer. She is a graduate of the Oberlin College-Conservatory of Music and has played professionally in symphony orchestras around the U.S. In 2005 Allison was diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and is grateful every day to have reached remission. Allison spent several years on the board of directors for the Vasculitis Foundation and is the founder of Violin for Vasculitis Inc, a nationally-recognized nonprofit initiative featured on CNN’s “Human Factor.” She hopes that her column brings hope, joy, and humor to others with similar lifestyles.
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Articles by Allison Ross
As a kid, my mom would make me write a thank-you note to anyone who gave me a gift. It…
In the world of chronic illness, everything seems to be viewed in terms of time. There’s no room for impatience…
Summer promises good weather, high spirits, and easy travel. There’s nothing like an old-fashioned road trip to capture the excitement…
One evening last week, I reluctantly agreed to meet a friend at a dance studio. I had no intention of…
Exercise is an interesting topic in the world of autoimmune diseases. What type should we do? How much of it…
May is a gorgeous time of the year in the Midwest. Finally, the cold weather is past and we can…
It’s common this time of year for us to get busy. Summer plans are brewing, students are graduating, and people…
Love in the Time of Vasculitis
Love is such a blurry concept. It can hurt or it can heal. It can be rewarding and fulfilling and…
Many people think music is a luxury. Others call it a necessity. But everyone agrees that music is enjoyable and…