Replenishment Mode is What Keeps Me Going

Replenishment Mode is What Keeps Me Going

I had promised to give you a “part two” of the “modes” that I experience on the regular as a person with chronic health/pain, and mental health issues. I will say that it’s been hard to make myself sit and write this, mostly because my 

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… 

Medical Updates… Surgery Looms…

Medical Updates… Surgery Looms…

Hi all, yes, once again, it’s been awhile. A little over a month… ugh! I can make no excuses other than that I have felt like absolute rubbish. I’ve had gut problems… ongoing… so I underwent a combination endoscopy/colonoscopy on Tuesday of this week. It 

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 

Current Situation…

Current Situation…

I have a lot to say, but I lack the ability to say it at the moment. I am currently dealing with a massive autoimmune flare, likely brought on by a kidney infection. I’ve also been simultaneously battling a marathon of migraines. I’ve been spending 

Scary Health Stuff, and Catching Up

Scary Health Stuff, and Catching Up

Hi everyone, It’s been a bit since I have posted here, and that’s not for lack of wanting to, it’s simply down to my health having been quite the challenge of late. I am doing my best to rally, if possible, and trying to hold 

In The Floor at 1:00 AM

In The Floor at 1:00 AM

In a flare. Horrible back and neck pain. Pain meds are not touching it. What do I do? Crawl into the floor on a yoga mat at nearly 1:00 AM to do some gentle stretching and “tummy time” in an attempt to get SOME sort