Recently I’ve realized something I may have already known, but it’s struck me so profoundly I thought I ought to pass it on. I dread mornings. I wake up with an upset stomach, a headache, and body that hurts so badly I can barely move. Every morning. It is a rare occasion that I stay [...]
Traits
Sometimes I feel insecure about the quantity of medical appointments I have had this year. But today I realized something. If I don’t jump all over minor issues, as they arise, I’ll be mugged by a flare up… eventually. So, to those of you who don’t understand the nature of chronic pain conditions, and think [...]
You are beautiful and generous and I pray you’ve enjoyed your special day. Thank you for knowing who you are and acting as if. Thank you for believing in, and supporting me, no matter what. Thank you for standing up for (and to) me and teaching me to think for myself. Thank you for setting [...]
Monday nights are magical in my neck of the woods. My parents host a “Monday Night Dinner” group that consists of a toddler, seven folks of my generation, and my generous parents. Other folks join us, on occasion, but none are as consistent as the standard nine. We decide on the menu a week in [...]