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Tag: chronic illness

Nine Signs You Have a Bad Doctor: What I Wish I’d Known
accessibility, Health

Nine Signs You Have a Bad Doctor: What I Wish I’d Known

As my husband and I learned this February, having a bad doctor can be deadly. First, before we get in … Continue reading Nine Signs You Have a Bad Doctor: What I Wish I’d Known

My Life Is Out of Control, So I’m Trying Goals
Creativity, mental health

My Life Is Out of Control, So I’m Trying Goals

Some people scoff at goal-setting. They think it’s new age-y. Or they think it’s fear-driven. Or they think what’s the … Continue reading My Life Is Out of Control, So I’m Trying Goals

I’m Still Not Here
Memoir, mental health

I’m Still Not Here

At 14, I read the entire Bible, front to back. When I attended sleepovers, other kids brought plastic clamshells of … Continue reading I’m Still Not Here

Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now
accessibility, mental health

Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now

Don’t get me wrong. Therapists are a vital resource, and everyone should have affordable, easy access. From talk therapy to … Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now

Fiction Seminar Syllabus
accessibility, Education, Writing

Fiction Seminar Syllabus

Half the fun of doing a homeschooled MFA in Creative Writing is planning it. It’s been a blast to put … Continue reading Fiction Seminar Syllabus

Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation
Creativity, Lifestyle, mental health

Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation

So here’s the thing. I need a vacation. You probably do, too. But we all know there’s no such thing … Continue reading Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation

Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside
Health, Lifestyle

Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside

I’ve been at this for four years and counting. In early 2016, a medical provider ordered me to stop all … Continue reading Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside

Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
Creativity, Writing

Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up

So five weeks ago, I made a deal with myself. Write when chronic illness allows me to, but shoot for … Continue reading Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up

This Word Chronic
Buddhism, Health

This Word Chronic

I’ve been so angry at people who ask me, “How are the headaches?” and “Feeling better?” “It’s still chronic,” I … Continue reading This Word Chronic

New Books
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New Books

In my ongoing quest to read literary fiction that is not all about straight white men having affairs, wanting to … Continue reading New Books

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