Update

2019-01-152019-01-21 Miss Poison Writing Observations, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Update, Writing

Quick hello to all the new subscribers, and those of you who've been here for years. It really warmed my heart to see the numbers jump. Having been notified recently that I was once again named an "Inspiring Writer To Read" for 2018, it really is icing on the cake to see readership go up. … Continue reading Update

Last Sunday

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Last Sunday afternoon I was hit in my lower back at a small, local grocery store. The woman who hit me slammed her full shopping cart into me, and it was heavy. I could feel things in my lower back scream in agony at me. I immediately knew this was BAD. Instead of reacting … Continue reading Last Sunday

How The Hell Do You Edit The Truth?

2018-12-052018-12-06 Miss Poison Being Real, December, Poison In Lethal Doses, Truth, Writing Advice, Attacked, Editing, Facts, Honesty, Images/Photos/Quotes, Inspiration, Life, Observations, People, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Relationships, Truth, Work, Writing

I’ve been working on a personal and extremely important mental health piece for nearly two months. As I was writing the end and editing the deeply personal parts, I felt stuck. I’m rarely ever stuck as a writer. I think the problem is, I’m trying to edit out the harshness and the absolute truth to … Continue reading How The Hell Do You Edit The Truth?

Birthday Wishes

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Thanks to everyone who sent me such kind, thoughtful, sweet birthday wishes. I really appreciated it. 🙂

This Changes Everything

2018-10-232018-10-24 Miss Poison Depression, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Pain, Emotions, Honesty, Non-Fiction, October, Pain, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Safety, Thoughts, Writing Anxiety, Being Real, Complex PTSD, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Pain, Harm, Life, Mental Health, Migraines, Misery, Observations, Pain, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Potential Trigger Warning, Safety, Truth, Writing

Authors' Note: POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING If you cannot handle an honest take on life and discussions of depression and mental health, please do not read below this image. Thank you. It didn’t set in until this month. The majority of my days are Groundhog Day-esque. Lather, rinse, repeat. Dull. Uninteresting. Zero challenge involved. Over time, … Continue reading This Changes Everything

October Moments

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When I captured this the other night, my mini-me was settling in for the night. Normally she will not look directly at the camera when the flash goes off, so you're not seeing that her eyes are actually green. You might notice, though, that all of her whiskers are black, except for one,and that white … Continue reading October Moments

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Halloweenish

2018-10-142018-10-16 Miss Poison Halloween, Images/Photos/Quotes, Photos, Pieces Of Me Apples, Cookies, Gingerbread Pirate Ship, Gourds, Halloween, Lexington, Massachusetts, Observations, Photos, Pieces Of Me, Pumpkins

There was lots to see as people prepare for Halloween and Thanksgiving (I can't believe I just typed that! Where has the year gone?!). It was extremely busy. There was a Hay Maze, fresh Apple Cider Donuts (Second year in a row I didn't cave and buy one, or six. I feel slightly proud of … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice and Everything Halloweenish

If Your Path Is Difficult…

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Vampires

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Subsists on Blueberry Cobbler Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Earl Grey Tea, and wears copious amounts of SPF 100. Dislikes the majority of people. Is not outdoorsy. Needs her "beauty sleep", is a rabid beast if she doesn't get said sleep, and I legitimately don't have a single wrinkle on my face. Now we know how rumors … Continue reading Vampires

Tough Times Calls For All Kinds Of Things

2018-08-312018-09-05 Miss Poison August, Being Real, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Awareness, Writing 50 State Network, Advocacy, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Awareness, Musings, Patient Advocate, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suffering, Truth, Writing

While battling for proper diagnoses, finding the correct treatment method(s) is crucial to your overall well-being. For the better part of this year, I've had different people attempt to over-ride my intuition. I don't like that. It is a surefire way to piss me off. I don’t like being told what to do regarding my … Continue reading Tough Times Calls For All Kinds Of Things