Introverted… And Chronically Ill

I’ve always been more introverted than extroverted. I’ve never tried to have a large group of friends or spend all my time surrounded by people. Maybe moving so much as a kid has that effect, maybe not. It was easier in high school, back before my pain got so far beyond manageable. People always joked […]

I’m Not Angry, It’s A Symptom

It took three days to get home. Three long, exhausting, unbearable days. And let me tell you, I thought I was angry as everyone around me loaded my stuff into the trailer. That didn’t even begin to touch on my short temper when I really needed to stop and eat. And no, I’m not talking […]

Reflections

Some days, we just have to take a step back. Today. I finished Sons of Anarchy. But, as I glanced down at my phone, feeling kind of lost and unsettled, I saw that it happened again. Today, a Madden Tournament. Friday, a school shooting that never even made the news. We don’t ever really get […]

Don’t Take It Personal

Let me start by saying, I have never encountered such a shallow group of people in my life… But, let me also point out that it really isn’t your fault. I mean, personally, I’m going to blame your shitty personality and your complete inability to communicate with someone in different circumstances than your own, on […]

Sorry, My Brain Didn’t Show Up Today

Alright, y’all crazy stuff is in the works… Including move number 8? in the last 2 years… Yup. 8. 6 months ago, I sat in this same spot. Took a similar photo. And I wrote a piece: Moving With Migraine. Feel free to glance back at it, as I’m sure all the same emotions and struggles […]