All too often, people are made to feel ashamed for suffering from anything people can't visibly see. How sad it is that we live in a world where you'd receive more help and kindness for breaking a leg, as opposed to suffering for the rest of your life? A sick, depraved world; that's what you … Continue reading Deep, Dark Hole
Bad Days
I Didn’t Sign Up For This
I'm having one of those days where anxiety & stress are overwhelming. Two steps away from hyperventilating, overwhelming. No, I don't need pity or to talk to anyone. I'm safe and will (probably) live to see another day. I considered calling my doctor or texting someone, and then chose not to do either. I'm that … Continue reading I Didn’t Sign Up For This
Days On The Ledge
I'm not a good actor, ask anyone who truly knows me. I don't excel at faking things with bullshit, smiles, and pretend laughter in an attempt to project that "Everything's great." When people try that with me, I wonder what they're trying to prove by lying. This morning, I was on that ledge. I'm not … Continue reading Days On The Ledge
Scheduling Conflicts
When you suffer from any form of chronic illness, you can choose, or not choose, to see your life as a bunch of doctor's appointments. I try not to, but lately... Without insurance, I didn't have to think about it. I only went when I had no other choice, and there are doctors I'm still … Continue reading Scheduling Conflicts
Don’t Let…
"Don't let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life." -Unknown I'm guilty of this. Anyone else?
Do Not Confuse…
I think it's really important to listen to others and hear them, even if the subject matter makes you uncomfortable. I don't like to denounce someone's feelings, even if I disagree with their perspective. People say that words aren't harmful, but they can be and it's important to acknowledge that even the simplest way of … Continue reading Do Not Confuse…
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 