Year: 2016
People Assume…
"People assume you aren’t sick unless they see the sickness on your skin, like scars forming a map of all the ways you’re hurting. My heart is a prison of 'Have you tried's? Have you tried exercising? Have you tried eating better? Have you tried not being sad, not being sick? Have you tried being … Continue reading People Assume…
The Problem With Being Called ‘Strong’ For Not Expressing Your Pain
https://themighty.com/2016/09/why-its-ok-to-talk-about-your-pain-and-sadness/ Memo From Lisa: This is for every stupid, ignorant person who looks at me and thinks I am perfectly healthy and can do the things they want me to do with ease. It angers the hell out of me that you cannot see what I contain on the inside; that you don't even bother … Continue reading The Problem With Being Called ‘Strong’ For Not Expressing Your Pain
Fall Equinox
Today is the Fall Equinox, when night and day are exactly at equal length. It is also one of the eight Pagan Sabbats called Mabon. It is named after the God Mabon. He is the Child of Light and the son of the Earth Mother Goddess, Modron. Mabon is mainly a harvest festival, it is … Continue reading Fall Equinox
The Official Rules Of Lisa: Part One
Prior to the full moon, people are often lining up to start fights with me. If they aren't outright starting fights (By the way, if you do attempt to start a fight via text message, e-mail, or Facebook messenger, you're nothing more than a punk ass bitch.), they are rude, combative, or just plain bitchy. … Continue reading The Official Rules Of Lisa: Part One
Impatience, Resentment, and Jealousy
"Impatience, resentment, and jealousy are obvious negative emotions that are more easily understood as toxic. However, the concept of want is more complicated and confusing. If your feelings of "wanting" are not disruptive to your inner-tranquility then they are likely healthy. However, excessive want is a form of desperation and a declaration of lack. Any … Continue reading Impatience, Resentment, and Jealousy
Holding On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5pGDL72phY Congrats to Alex & Shayna on the birth of their son! He's beautiful.
Stop DEA & CDC From Discriminating Against Legitimate Intractable Chronic Pain Patients
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-dea-cdc-discriminating-against-legitimate-intractable-chronic-pain-patients-and-doctors-treat-them Started by a buddy of mine. Sign if you choose, I am merely sharing.
Fibromyalgia To Be Recognised As Long-Term Condition
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-37424804 What part of autoimmune disease is difficult for them to understand across the pond?! UGH!
