I hate not writing regular posts for a lot of reasons. The first being, it makes me feel more connected to the IBD/chronic illness community when I share either what has been going on with me recently, or some thoughts I have based on past experiences. The next post I am going to be writing […]
Tag Archives: PTSD
Septembet 11th, Trauma, and How I Have Been Coping
Today has made me think about a lot. I think September 11th will always do that to people. I will be honest… I thought about hibernating today. I thought today might be a good day to do the things I had to around the house and that was pretty much it. Basically, my goal today […]
Another Ironic Health Scenerio
After a doctor’s appointment a few weeks ago, the next steps were for me to follow up with a colleague of hers who specializes in more complicated situations. She is affiliated with a local hospital and told me that what/ if ever I would need something done, it would take place there. After she said […]
It is hard for you to be really, really happy after being burned? Or is it just me?
Just want to write down some thoughts that have been on my mind lately… After so many years of fighting ulcerative colitis, surgery complications, and a whole host of other things related to my health, it is so hard for me to be outwardly happy. For example, I think posting a status on facebook about […]
Even Simple Forms of Technology Can Be Triggering
When I was younger, I always loved when my phone rang or made any type of noise. I never even thought about keeping it on silent because it made me happy to hear when I was getting a call, message or some other notification. The only time I forced myself not to have the volume […]