It’s day 16 of the 25 Days of Me and today I wanted to reshare this post from 2012. I wrote this as I was looking back on my childhood dreams and plans. That I learned was that life took me in a different direction altogether. What did you want to be when you grew up? I…
Self Confessions
A Self Portrait of a Sort: 25 Days of Me
It’s day 8 of the 25 Days of Me and today I want to share my self portrait of a sorts. When you have a mental illness the way you see yourself is not always the accurate picture. In fact, what you see and what other people see is two different things. Most days I see…
Born in the Toilet: 25 Days of Me
Did that headline grab your attention? You did read that correctly, I was not born in the hospital and my birth story is one that my parents loved to tell over and over again. It is one of those that would make the news today and did make our local little paper. Up til a…
Middle Child: 25 Days of Me
Welcome to the first day of 25 Days of Me! Today I thought I would start with something pretty easy and that is the fact I am a middle child. Yep, that explains so much right? There are four of us and I will explain how I am the middle and an oldest all at…
25 Days of Me
I did something like this several years ago and I thought it would be fun to do it again. A kind of way to fill the void that December sometimes brings, especially as we all take the time to enjoy the holidays. For me, December means a little less work but at the same time…
The Mountain of Medical Bills
I have made no secret about the fake that I am sick here on the blog. My hospital stay in July left me with a $40,000 bill just for the stay itself. Add in the emergency visit, the specialist that all came in, then the tests, and well you can see where I am going…
I’m 45 Today! Birthday Bash Giveaway
You read that correctly, today I turned 45and I thought we should all celebrate! This year has been full of ups and downs so far. the last two months have been difficult but today I am going to celebrate. Celebrate not only that I am turning another year older but also that I have the…
A Cardiac Dog & Health Update
I know I haven’t been updating things much. I actually was back in the hospital as there was still too much fluid built up. I am back home again and playing catchup. I need to just say that this sucks so much but I know I have to go through it in order to come…
A Diagnosis & Financial Relearning
My mother is the strongest woman I know. She raised four children while managing the finances for a household of six. Not to mention did most of it alone a good portion of the time. My father worked endlessly so my mother wouldn’t have to. Although she did hold down a job once we were…
Bifocals Are No Joke
I got my yearly eye exam not too long ago and the doctor gave me bifocals. I wanted to cry the moment he said. Not because I’m getting older or anything but because I knew the moment I walked out and told my brother and uncle they would make some remark.
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