It Hurts

To say I feel less than human, is probably a bit of an understatement. But I do. I’ve been home for a week. I’ve managed to pretty much lay in bed in agonizing pain the whole time. I had a half-assed attempt to see a friend that resulted in me rushing home as the nausea […]

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 […]