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Julia Flaherty Creative
Diabetes Content Marketing Specialist, Author & Illustrator, Health & Wellness Coach
Chronically Climbing
A personal blog focusing on an integrative approach to life, work, and well-being while managing chronic illness. This publication offers a space for connection, practical guidance, and personal stories — rooted in empathy, resilience, and healing.
Featured Post
I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned
Sleeping through a 27 mg/dL blood sugar level could have meant life or death. Here's what I learned from this scary experience.
Julia Flaherty
Mar 173 min read
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Personal Development
Defining Millennial Joy
How would you define millennial joy? Ah, let me count the ways! Actually, I'll list them in great detail for you...
Julia Flaherty
Apr 73 min read
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Paws and Perspective: How My Dog Has Benefited My Life with Type 1 Diabetes
I welcomed my first dog in May 2024. Since then, my life has changed for the better, including how I manage type 1 diabetes!
Julia Flaherty
Mar 313 min read
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When Dreams Shift: How to Keep Moving Forward
I thought I wanted to be an actress for over 10 years. When that changed, I lost my sense of identity. Still, I kept moving forward.
Julia Flaherty
Mar 244 min read
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I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned
Sleeping through a 27 mg/dL blood sugar level could have meant life or death. Here's what I learned from this scary experience.
Julia Flaherty
Mar 173 min read
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Who Will You Be in a Year? A Personal Growth Exercise for the New Year
Over the past year, I worked with a mentor who inspired me to write a letter to my future self. Here's how it went...
Julia Flaherty
Jan 74 min read
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My Type 1 Diabetes is Old Enough to Cheers You at the Bar
Today, my type 1 diabetes turned 21. I reflect on my diaversary today in hopes to further wrap my head around this relentless condition.
Julia Flaherty
Jan 54 min read
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The Art of Letting Go: Reflections on Patience, Love, and Self-Care
If I could give my younger self a piece of advice, it'd be: "Know when to break up and when to take a break." They're very different...
Julia Flaherty
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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The Privilege of Aging: Reflections on Life with Type 1 Diabetes
I have never loathed a birthday. Since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 10 years old, I knew they weren't promised.
Julia Flaherty
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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From Denial to Advocacy: Embracing My Role in the Diabetes Community
I used to think diabetes advocacy only looked a certain way but today I know that it can look different for different individuals.
Julia Flaherty
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Define Me, It Empowers Me
Type 1 diabetes is undoubtedly challenging to live with, but in many ways...it empowers me.
Julia Flaherty
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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My First Full-time Job Started in the Fourth Grade
When I was 10 years old, I got my first full-time job. I didn't apply and still can't quit. They keep telling me I can retire in 5 years.
Julia Flaherty
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Reclaiming Childhood Wonder on the Journey with Chronic Illness
When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 10 years old my biggest question was: "Will I be able to eat ice cream again?"
Julia Flaherty
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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