The journey of healing is gradual, requiring gentleness and patience. It encompasses both struggles and victories, often invisible to others. Acknowledging small wins and emotional growth is essential in recognizing progress. Embracing the journey’s messiness fosters resilience and strength, highlighting the importance of self-nurturing and personal transformation.
Tag: life
🌙 Life Lately: A Pause, a Breath, and Some Big Shifts
The post reflects on a period of self-care and personal challenges, emphasizing the importance of stepping back to honor one’s needs. The author shares experiences with disability denial, neuropsych evaluations, and family dynamics, while also celebrating their long-lasting relationship. A commitment to continued growth and open conversation with the audience is expressed.
An Open Letter to the Friend Who Didn’t Know They Hurt Me
The letter expresses deep hurt from a friend who failed to defend the writer during a degrading encounter. The silence during that moment caused a rift in their relationship, leaving the writer heartbroken and longing for the support that was once expected. They wish for acknowledgment and understanding of their pain.
The Hidden Cost of Being the Giver in Relationships
This article explores the emotional challenges faced by givers in one-sided relationships, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and balance. It discusses feelings of exhaustion, resentment, and the importance of self-advocacy. The piece also encourages givers to establish boundaries, prioritize self-care, and recognize their worth in fostering healthy connections.
Health Update: Spine Clinic Results & Some Honest Feels
So… the spine clinic. 😮💨 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…
Dragonfly Visit on Father’s Day Eve: A Message from the Ancestors
Today, on the eve of Father’s Day, I had a sacred encounter. A Common Whitetail Dragonfly (Plathemis lydia) came to visit me — an adult male, with his snow-white tail and checkered, smoky wings. His presence was so deliberate, so still, so otherworldly, that I knew it wasn’t just a passing moment in nature. It was a message,…
Finally… A Good Set of Labs!
Today, I cried—but not from pain, fear, or frustration. I cried tears of joy. After years of struggle, uncertainty, and appointments that left me feeling more unseen than helped (IYKYK), I finally got a good set of labs back. And let me tell you—it feels like a freaking miracle. It’s amazing how the body and…
A Rough Start: When Hands Won’t Cooperate
Some mornings just don’t start out the way we hope—and today was one of those mornings. Living with a mix of arthritis, carpal tunnel, and nerve damage means that I never really know how cooperative my hands will be when I wake up. Will I have grip strength today? Will I drop everything I touch? Will my…
A Long Drive for the Right Care: Why Advocating for Yourself Matters
There are days when chronic illness and autoimmune life feel like an endless series of appointments, pills, scans, and dismissive doctors who barely skim your file before deciding who you are. Days when your body screams for answers while the system quietly shrugs, leaving you to navigate a maze of uncertainty and frustration. The waiting rooms become…
An Open Letter to My Children (both of my blood and of my heart)
My dear ones, I want you to hear this loud and clear, and feel it in your soul: I am here for you. Always. We may not always understand each other. We may not always see eye to eye. We may get frustrated, confused, or even downright baffled by one another. And that’s okay. That’s part of…
