So, I had a little brain surgery…

So, I had a little brain surgery…

I have just been through a VERY difficult couple of weeks. I had something called a Middle Fossa Craniotomy a couple of weeks ago. It was to repair a spontaneous CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) leak (one that is not caused by accident or injury, etc… 

Let Me Be Brave

Let Me Be Brave

I wish I were not alone. But I am. Largely abandoned and forsaken from most of the world and pretty much all medical care. Mostly left alone to wither away… thanks to all the so-called healthcare professionals in my little area constantly running me around 

Seeking, Finding, and Embracing Gratitude within the Chaotic Mess…

Seeking, Finding, and Embracing Gratitude within the Chaotic Mess…

I wish I could lead a medically drama-free life. I wish I were not ill. I wish I were not in pain all the time. I wish my fragile mental health would allow me to process things like pain, disability, adversity, and inaccessibility without crippling 

Life Has Been… Next Level Hard

Life Has Been… Next Level Hard

Hi, everyone. Apologies for the length of this post, but I felt I had to pour all of this out there into the Internet ether… Warning: RAW content ahead… My last post was back towards the end of April. I was struggling then, but it 

Simultaneously Blessed… and Stressed?

Simultaneously Blessed… and Stressed?

Hi everyone – I’m just sort of bobbing along in the beautiful chaos of my life at the moment. If you’d like to catch up on the lovely things that are going on in my world, check out the previous post, where I explain how 

Good Things are on the Horizon…

Good Things are on the Horizon…

So, I guess I should start by saying “silence is golden?” *insert my sheepish grin here* I am so sorry for the radio silence on here – I am absolutely mortified that my last blog post was in January, that’s just bonkers! In my feeble 

Yikes! Long Time No See!

Yikes! Long Time No See!

I can’t believe I have not updated the site since Halloween and my ill-fated attempt at the chicken costume! 😂 Apologies… It has been a bit of a whirlwind the last few weeks. I had a full week and a half of back-to-back doctor’s appointments. 

Operation Chicken Rescue… Happy Halloween!

Operation Chicken Rescue… Happy Halloween!

Today, it’s a bit chilly here in the Tennessee Valley. I had an early morning doctor’s appointment, so I decided I’d best try and find a slightly heavier jacket than normal – if I could find one that fit me. One of the pleasant side 

Swings and Roundabouts…

Swings and Roundabouts…

So the last few days have been pretty okay, in the grand scheme of things, health wise. The flare I was in seems to be a bit more controlled. I’ve taken all of my antibiotics so I am now able to take my CBD oil 

Small Victories Are Still Victories

Small Victories Are Still Victories

I consider a day sort of “conquered” when I manage to fight through the pain and mental stuff and end the day with an empty kitchen sink and the dishes put away. A lot of the time, I end up leaving the birdies’ food bowls