Navigating New Medications: A Chronic Illness Journey

If you’ve been following my health journey for a while, you know my body likes to keep things… interesting. Between fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and the grab bag of autoimmune disorders I’ve got going on, I’ve become something of an unwilling expert in meds, symptoms, and side effects. Still, every new medication feels like stepping into…

šŸ«– Tea & Mystery | The Twin Tragedies of Diane Shields & Mary Shotwell Little

Atlanta Cold Cases Still Unsolved After Over 50 Years šŸ“‹ Case Summary šŸ•Æļø Mary Shotwell Little Age:Ā 25 Disappeared:Ā October 14, 1965, from Lenox Square Shopping Center, Atlanta, GA Occupation:Ā Secretary at Citizens & Southern National Bank Status:Ā Missing (Presumed murdered) Last Known Sightings:Ā Witnesses later reported seeing a woman matching her description injured and accompanied by two men in North…

šŸ«– Tea & Mystery: The Disappearance & Death of Kendrick JohnsonšŸ”Ā 

Status: Unsolved / Contested šŸ“Ā Location: Lowndes High School, Valdosta, Georgia šŸ“…Ā Date: January 10, 2013 šŸ—‚ļø Case Summary & Debriefing: Victim: Kendrick Johnson, 17 Date of Incident: January 10, 2013 Discovered: Rolled up inside a vertical gym mat at Lowndes High School Cause of Death (Official): Accidental—positional asphyxia Family Belief: Homicide and institutional cover-up Key Allegations:…

Health Update: Diagnosis & Portal Peek (Plus Med Info)

Hey loves, Just wanted to hop on with a quick update following my earlier post about the spine clinic visit. I was finally able to log into the patient portal and read through the notes from today’s appointment—and now I have a bit more clarity (and a few more big words) to sit with. Here…

Health Update: Spine Clinic Results & Some Honest Feels

So… the spine clinic. šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø Whew. That was a lot. But let me be real with y’all for a second. That appointment? It was the most anxiety-inducing medical visit I have ever had, and I think it stemmed from a combination of uncertainty and the weight of the decisions at hand. I was sweating, shaking, nauseous—full-on…

šŸ–¤ Shadow & Sanctuary Monday: Creating Safe Spaces for Shadow Work

Shadow work is one of the most powerful, transformative practices we can do for ourselves—but it must be done with care, intention, and in a place that feels safe. This Monday, we’re diving into what it means to create a safe space for shadow journaling, how to protect your emotional well-being during the process, and how…

Two-Week Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas

Planning a budget around doc appointments and holidays can drive you crazy if you let it, especially when juggling schedules and trying to account for unexpected expenses that can arise. To streamline this process, I’ve decided to implement a meal planning strategy for the next two weeks, making things more manageable. I will add in…