Young people like to ask each other, “If you were an animal, what animal would you be?”…
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
When Change Gets Tough to Handle
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus had it right when he said, “The only constant in life is change.” This is…
I wrote this week’s column from the hospital. I debated whether I should — after all, improving my health is…
Here come the signs: A dry tickle in the throat. A heavy chest. Excessive Kleenex use. Extreme fatigue.
The Ups and Downs of December
I can handle November all right. The air is chilly and the sky is gray, but I stay busy and…
The doctor-patient relationship is unique. A doctor sees you intimately and is privy to your vulnerabilities, both physical and psychological.
The Emotional Toll of Illness
Anxiety. Fear. Depression. Grief. Rage. Have you experienced any of these after receiving a diagnosis? Whether patient or caregiver, the…
As the holiday season approaches, people will begin making travel plans, and their to-do lists can be extensive.
When November comes, I start to think about hibernating. As soon as the temperature dips below a…
It sometimes feels silly when I receive an invitation for an event happening more than a year in the future.