Doubting Myself

All writers have moments when they feel unprepared. Me? On occasion I will say “I wish I were talented.” or “I can’t write this.” In other words, even the best of us have bad days. Or weeks. We all have a little doubt, or we’d be completely full of crap. I hold it in really … Continue reading Doubting Myself

Shut Down The Stigma

Pain peeps: This is important and effects everyone who suffers. It also effects people all over the world. I'd like to do something powerful to make an impact. Everyone I've talked to is deeply concerned about what is going on in this country (U.S.) regarding pain meds and how patients are being treated. I'm a … Continue reading Shut Down The Stigma

Things I Hate About Being So Sick At Such A Young Age & Not Being Understood

Things I Hate About Being So Sick At Such A Young Age & Not Being Understood Over the past few months I’ve come to realize I’ve foolishly handled the severity of my illness for years. Over the past fifteen months, I have gotten worse. In turn, people’s expectations of me are way too high. They … Continue reading Things I Hate About Being So Sick At Such A Young Age & Not Being Understood

The Ledge

I'm on the verge of letting go today. There's no way to pretty it up or sugar-coat the amount of pain I am in, both physically and emotionally. I've had enough. Reached the boiling point. Feel as though I am trapped in a maze of never-ending bullshit, and I cannot take another second of this. … Continue reading The Ledge