A Bolt of Warmth…

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“A bolt of warmth, fierce with joy and pride and gratitude, flashed through me like sudden lightning. I don’t care about whose DNA has recombined with whose. When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching—they are your family.” ―Jim Butcher

Blame It On The Pain

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UGH! Yes, that's what I have to say. I'm tired, because apparently "crack of dawn" in my house means "We're all awake Mommy! Don't you want to feed us?" Mmm...not so much. LOL. After truly forcing myself to get things done yesterday, today barely feels like a Sunday. It is quiet, thankfully, and there's supposed … Continue reading Blame It On The Pain

As A Direct Result

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I've decided that today is going to be a work-free day. I went to bed this morning sick as a dog. I suspect my brief time out yesterday affected me more severely than it ought to. Within a few hours of coming home, I got my fourth migraine of the week. I took a brief … Continue reading As A Direct Result

“But When People Say…”

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Safe Places

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There are no safe places any more. There is only anger, violence, hatred, weapons, and blame. Words get taken out of context, because one cannot grow up and handle the truth. Responsibilities are ever-present. Mental illness is not something to be bandied about or laughed off. Throwing people's issues around breeds contempt. But you cannot … Continue reading Safe Places

Your Weirdness

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National Best Friends Day

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In honor of this, a huge shout out to my besties: Marion, Shani, & Stefanie. Much love to all my valued friends. XO.

Weird Worthless Weekends Lost To Pain

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Friday morning I stated that I'd rest this weekend and get things done inside my home, as much as humanly possible. I mentally calculated exactly how much laundry needed to be done, and then factored a few others things into the mix. What I did not factor in was a terrible Fibro flare and bouts … Continue reading Weird Worthless Weekends Lost To Pain