Hi everyone I just wanted to say that I’m so thankful to the community and those who have nominated me for the WEGO Health Awards. Endorsements are now open from July 1st to July 31st. Please feel free to click on the link and endorse me and any other wonderful advocates out there. <a href=”https://awards.wegohealth.com/nominees/18611″>Continue reading “WEGO Health Awards”
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Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders
Food and I always had a complex relationship, but after I had my second open heart surgery in between my freshmen and sophomore year I started losing weight. The more I lost weight the more in control I felt over my body.
Stay Afraid, but Do it Anyway – Carrie Fisher
Continuing on the perfectionist series I have to add a nod to my favorite feminist heroes, Carrie Fisher. She once said “Stay afraid, but do it anyway.” I hit me so hard that I Carrie Fisher had it right. As she did with many things. It’s okay to be afraid of doing things and takingContinue reading “Stay Afraid, but Do it Anyway – Carrie Fisher”
Trauma and Isolation
Do you ever feel alone around people? I remember this strange sense of isolation when I returned to school the summer after my open-heart surgery when I was 14. Something in me changed. I feel this again. I thought I was fine during my time off work. I kept myself busy. Although, I was byContinue reading “Trauma and Isolation”
Two Months Post-Op
Yesterday marked two months since my surgery. There are so many things I’m grateful for. These past two months have been spent with a whole lot of healing.
Where do those with Disabilities fit into Suicide Prevention Week?
Flash back to eight year old me. I had just moved to a new school for the fifth time due to my parents having issues with schools and their PE program and how they treated me. This time was different I didn’t just move schools but I moved to a new town too. The townContinue reading “Where do those with Disabilities fit into Suicide Prevention Week?”
New Patreon Site up!
My Patreon site is up and running with 5 tiers to choose from. Patreon Link Why become a Patron? When you become a patron you get access to my patron only blog. Different tiers grant you more rewards and I promise you they won’t disappoint. You’re monthly Patron will… When you become a patron youContinue reading “New Patreon Site up!”
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