Standing naked, I gaze into the mirror. So many changes have happened to my body, I barely recognize the person who stares out at me. Time and illness have taken their toll. I will be 48 years old this month. Late forties. Almost fifty. My mind struggles to wrap itself around the concept. There is… Continue reading The Stranger In The Mirror
Health Update: Cortisone, Candida and Cramps
Some of my dear friends have been asking if I'm okay, noticing that I've been quiet on Facebook as well as here. Okay is a relative term, when dealing with CFS/FMS. But the last couple weeks have been very challenging, as I forgot my own advice: You may have some of the more rare side… Continue reading Health Update: Cortisone, Candida and Cramps
June 6th: Day of Visibility!
Today is the annual International Day of Visibility for people living with "invisible illness." Today is our day to be visible. To share our stories and help people understand, that just because you don't look sick, it doesn't mean you aren't. It's something I think about every time we go to town or do any… Continue reading June 6th: Day of Visibility!
Fear vs. Kindness in the Internet Age
Some people live their lives ruled by fear: fear of strangers; fear of stalkers; fear of burglers; fear of illness; or simply fear of the unknown. But despite the fact my mother has done her best to instill fear & mistrust of unknown people into me, I refuse to live a life ruled by fear.… Continue reading Fear vs. Kindness in the Internet Age
Not Simple At All
My mother has written the words, "Life can be very complicated..." several times on my blog as a comment. Yes, Mom, life can indeed be very complicated, as I've learned throughout the years. Some things seem simple, or like they should be simple, but then they turn out to be very complicated. It seemed simple,… Continue reading Not Simple At All
Dogs and Me.
UPDATED MAY 20TH: I have a unique relationship with dogs. I can't explain it, not really. Either you know, or you never will. Maybe it's the autism, that I form a stronger bond with animals - canine in particular - than I do with humans. Dogs are essential to me. As essential as air to… Continue reading Dogs and Me.
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