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
Writing
Work, Work, Work, Work, Work
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
Deep, Dark Hole
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
Mid-Week Humor & a Little (Cat) Back Story
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
Sedate Me
Yes, I'm still writing. Yes, I am still reading (Check out my Goodreads challenge. I've read 111 books, so far. Crazy, right? Research pays off!). But for the next few weeks, I think I need to take it easy. Today I took Cat and Kitten to the vet. I was already stressed out and barely … Continue reading Sedate Me
For Your Consideration…
Working on half a dozen different things for the site. Unfortunately, I am plagued by a bout of migraines which aren't responding to medication. I think this will be my last month taking Ubrelvy as a rescue med. 😦 Maybe my doctor will have another option when I see her in three weeks. I try … Continue reading For Your Consideration…
Positively Honest
I would love to sit down and write hearts and flowers nonsensical prose, but right now, it isn't where I am. Also, if I ever DO write anything remotely like that, please send men in white coats to do a psych eval. Life is crazy at the moment. My primary care doctor is leaving, so … Continue reading Positively Honest
Check In
Is it really Thursday? AGAIN? My best friend and I say this every week, especially if we don't get a few hours to chat about what's going on in our lives. Factor in a seven hour time difference. I won't lie; there are many moments when I have almost crawled into bed and stayed up … Continue reading Check In
We Only Have Ourselves
No, this won't be a cheerful post. If you ever expect that level of dishonesty from me, please unsubscribe/unfollow now. I'm many things, but direct and honest are the top too words used to describe me as a person. Obviously, I share the good things, too, but I temper most of my enthusiasm. I am … Continue reading We Only Have Ourselves
Forks In The Road
Welcome to all the new readers, and those who've been with me for years or months. 🙂 I'm happy to greet you all. I've been working on a piece about racism and my personal experiences with different forms of it, but mostly, I have started to notice just how worn out I am, which lends … Continue reading Forks In The Road
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 