Right now I’m doped up on Benadryl, fading in and out on the couch watching HGTV As normal as this sounds (at least for me) this is new. I’m allergic to a few things: cats, dust, the growing stupidity of this nation, but usually my reactions are mild. A bit of sneezing, watery, itchy eyes,… Continue reading Allergic to Life
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My Thoughts on the Warrior Narrative
So, what is the warrior narrative?
An Open Letter: To My Friends Who Don’t Shy Away from My Illness
To my friends...
A Year in Review
"Congratulations! You've been here for a year!" Holy cheese balls.
Chronic Illness Self-Care: Holidays Edition
It's that time of year! Here are my tips for making sure this spoonie holiday season is merry and bright!
A Comedy of Errors, or “How to Become One with the Floor”
I wish I could say this was the first time this had happened to me. It wasn't. I wish I could say that because this had happened before, I knew how to deal with it. I didn't. I wish I could say that I dealt with this rationally. Nope.
A Week in My Life with Chronic Illness
https://youtu.be/nF5qZ7KiVsI Twin Talk is Alex's Youtube channel with her twin sister! Check out her latest video!
The Truth, the Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth
As I write this, I’m still debating whether to post it. This blog has sort of become a public diary in a way, expressing thoughts and feelings I wouldn’t dare to say aloud. I don’t typically share my deep feelings. My friends and family all know me really well, and I don’t hide things from… Continue reading The Truth, the Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth
To Find, or Not to Find: That is the Question
The first week of school is finished and capped off with a 3-day weekend. No class on Labor Day, so I have another week to finish the readings I was assigned. Once the weekend came, all I could think was thank God. I have organized my schedule so that on most days, I only have… Continue reading To Find, or Not to Find: That is the Question
New Semester, New Dreams, New Struggles
Day One, Fall 2019 Semester: One class, begins at 4:00pm. Continues until 6:40, but has a break in the middle, and is taught by my favorite professor. Able to sleep in, do laundry, and organize myself and my things before heading to class Day Two, Fall 2019 Semester: Arrive on campus at exactly 9:00 to… Continue reading New Semester, New Dreams, New Struggles
Worry Warrior- Life with Chronic Illness 