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Just Alice, actually.
That’s how I used to introduce myself when people asked if my name was short for anything. One older gentleman I waited on every day took it to heart—he called me “Just Alice” from then on. It always made me smile, and in some small way, it stuck.
These days, I go by Alice in Healing Land—a name inspired by a certain whimsical story you might know, but with a twist. This land isn’t about escaping reality. It’s about finding softness within it. It’s about navigating chronic illness, grief, growth, and creativity—without pretending it’s easy, but always holding space for hope.
I’ve been living with chronic illness for as long as I can remember—even before I had the words for it.
As a kid, I used to pass out unexpectedly. No one knew why. It wasn’t until much later that I learned I had POTS. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome had always been there too, woven into the background of my life, but like so many invisible conditions, it took time to fully understand.
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16. In 2020, I had surgery for Endometriosis—something I had silently struggled with for years. That year marked a turning point. My body was speaking louder than ever, and the path forward was anything but clear.
More recently, my health took a sudden and scary decline. I was losing weight rapidly, unable to keep food down, and living in a state of near-constant nausea and exhaustion. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis. After months of trial and error with medications, specialists, and frustration, I had a feeding tube placed to help me regain strength. It was one of the hardest things I’ve been through—but it gave me a way forward when I felt like I was running out of options.
Through it all, one thing has become very clear: healing is never linear.
It’s messy, confusing, exhausting, and sometimes even beautiful in unexpected ways. I started creating and sharing my journey on Instagram during one of my lowest points—not because I had answers, but because I wanted to feel less alone. I hoped someone else might feel less alone too.
Now, this site is an extension of that same hope.
Alice in Healing Land is a soft space for those living with chronic illness, burnout, and non-linear healing. Whether you’re here to read, rest, reflect, or just feel a little less alone—this space was created with you in mind.
My goal is to offer gentle support through storytelling, journaling tools, and creative expression that honors the real-life challenges of chronic illness. This isn’t about fixing ourselves—it’s about creating comfort, connection, and purpose in the lives we actually live.
What You’ll Find Here
Blog posts about chronic illness, low-energy living, and healing reflections
Guided journals and printable tools made for flare days and soft routines
Artwork inspired by my journey through illness and growth
Resources to support you emotionally, creatively, and practically
A quiet, cozy corner of the internet where it's okay to slow down
A Few Things That Keep Me Grounded
My dog, Jax, and my cat, Cookie—my emotional support dream team
Doodling (sometimes those sketches turn into printables or stickers)
Sitting outside when I can, soaking in nature and stillness
Hot tea, fuzzy blankets, and small moments that feel like peace
If you see yourself in my story... you’re not alone.
Whether you're navigating chronic illness, burnout, or just looking for gentle ways to reconnect with yourself — I’ve created a collection of printable tools and blog posts to help you feel a little more held.