Screaming Pain

2021-06-302021-07-02 Miss Poison Writing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia Pain, Images/Photos/Quotes, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

I am in the midst of a heat wave induced flare-up, especially with stormy weather approaching. The same pain which started up for me last May has resurfaced. I went from a four to a, "Please let me die in peace." level of pain today, which no one should be forced to endure. There's only … Continue reading Screaming Pain

Stand Against Anti-Semitism

2021-05-212021-05-22 Miss Poison Anti-Semitism, Writing Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Be Louder Than Hate, Go Blue, Hate, Israel, Jews, Life, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Selective Activism, Selective Racism, Silence, Silence Is Violence, Systemic Racism, Terrorism, Terrorist Attacks, Truth, Writing

Blue for Solidarity. Blue to End Jew Hatred. Blue to show you are Jewish, or an ally of the Jewish people. I have watched the majority of my friends be silent on this matter since it began. I've had less than four of my friends say something to me directly. Listening to the Jewish community … Continue reading Stand Against Anti-Semitism

The Thirteenth Year

2021-05-172021-05-18 Miss Poison My Mother, Writing Emotional Pain, Honor, In Memoriam, May, Mourning, My Mother, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suffering, Trauma, Writing

May. The month of darkness. The month of flashbacks, nightmares, anger at being robbed of loved ones... It's hell. I suffer silently; no one is particularly interested in what I have to say. I remind myself it isn't personal, some people simply aren't full-fledged human beings. C'est la vie. Thirteen years ago tonight, my mother's … Continue reading The Thirteenth Year

Taking A Precaution

2021-05-12 Miss Poison Writing Death Threats, Israel, Judaism, Poison In Lethal Doses, Protection, Terrorism, Truths, Writing

Due to a dozen or so death threats (Unfortunately, I have to involve law enforcement. It is not something I want to do, but I know the laws. Local and state LEOs have to be notified.), I have chosen to password protect and/or disable access to certain things on the site. If you have trouble … Continue reading Taking A Precaution

Dead Silence

2021-05-112021-05-12 Miss Poison Writing Being On The Right Side Of History, Ethnic Communities, Israel, Jerusalem Day Massacre, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Silence, Terrorism, Viola Davis, Violence, Where's Your Outrage, Writing

What I have to say will take some time, but over the past few days, all I've seen is RED. I don't know how people can look at themselves in the mirror and pretend nothing is happening in the world. I see the lies, the propaganda, the misinformation, and I wonder why people aren't seeking … Continue reading Dead Silence

Setting My Alarm

2021-04-252021-04-26 Miss Poison Writing Doctors, Fighter, Medical Records, Mental Health, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

I'm determined to be prepared for my doctor's phone call in the morning. I know he'll call and try to get ahead of me and what I'm feeling/thinking, but I am still very much in a state of shock and betrayal. I've considered cancelling my appointments with him for the rest of the year; but … Continue reading Setting My Alarm

Cats Are Life

2021-04-24 Miss Poison Caturday, Writing Cat and Kitten, Caturday, Family, Learning, Life With Cats, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

It's been a rough week. At times, Kitten was my saving grace, curling up next to me to sleep and keep an eye on me. When I rested after my procedure, she didn't disturb me, as she is wont to do. She often jumps up at my head and scares the shit out of me … Continue reading Cats Are Life

The Importance of Doctor/Patient Trust

2021-04-232021-04-24 Miss Poison Doctors, Writing Anger, Doctors, Facts, Fury, Honesty, Medical Records, Outrage, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Psychiatrist, Transparency, Working On It, Writing

Today, I received multiple messages from my treating hospital with information I had never sought out because it was off-limits. However, they are now one of the first hospitals in the country to allow patients to view all of our medical records, respond to comments made by anyone who has treated us, and request corrections … Continue reading The Importance of Doctor/Patient Trust

Work, Work, Work, Work, Work

2021-04-192021-04-21 Miss Poison Writing Art, Branding, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Work, Writing

Lately, my every day expression is the side eye emoji most people use. Especially when it comes to hiring people to assist me in any way. Opportunities are opportunities and the door doesn't always remain wide open. Much like me, some artists are perfectionists. From a realistic standpoint, I know nothing is ever, "perfect", but … Continue reading Work, Work, Work, Work, Work

Mid-Week Humor & a Little (Cat) Back Story

Image 2021-04-14 Miss Poison Images/Photos/Quotes, Writing Cat and Kitten, Healing, Poison In Lethal Doses, Wednesdays, Writing

I've been off all week. 😦 I don't feel like myself and I don't feel good. It's an obvious rough patch health-wise. My right hand is healing, but the deeply damaged spot, which is much deeper than I originally thought, is still a problem. It shouldn't hurt this much. I've done all the correct things … Continue reading Mid-Week Humor & a Little (Cat) Back Story