When this pandemic began back in March and we went on “lockdown”, I use the term loosely because in Florida we really didn’t do much to slow the spread, I wondered if this was going to be similar to all of the times I’ve been on medical leave and ... Read some More »
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Adventures in Side Effects
I had a minor UTI last week and the medication given to treat the infection turned my urine bright orange and that illuminated unnatural looking pee has inspired me to write today about side effects from medications. All drugs come with side ... Read some More »
Adventures in Blood Clots
Anyone with a chronic illness will tell you that your health problems won't be limited to just that one illness. It's a domino effect, once one thing is out of whack in your body, other things will be affected as well. For instance, many people with ... Read some More »
Adventures in Pandemics
I'm writing this post in my makeshift office/ dining room because going outside was so 2019. Right now we are in the middle of a Global Pandemic and everything is shut down and both me and my husband are working from home, like many people. The ... Read some More »
2019: Year in Review
To sum up 2019 in one sentence – it was somehow one of the worsts years and also the best year of my life. So much can happen in 365 days. By January I got hit with the flu which dragged on and rolled into a flare-up with bowel obstructions ... Read some More »
Adventures in Wedding Dresses
When I was younger, I used to think about my wedding day, but I probably had different thoughts than most girls. I was always curious and a bit worried about wearing a wedding dress and having to run to the bathroom. What if I couldn’t make it ... Read some More »
Adventures In Not Being Okay
Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on ... Read some More »
Best Day Ever!
I'm sure most brides say this, but our wedding day was the best day ever! It was especially meaningful celebrating all good things after everything that happened this year. We got married in Miami Beach, which is where I grew up. Miami Beach will ... Read some More »
Dear Nurse Ratched: Find a New Profession
This is my second time writing this story. I had written most of it and it was just too long-winded and decided to take a different approach. Nurses are amazing and I can’t tell you how many have been there for me and truly cared about my ... Read some More »