Life After Diagnosis – 3 Year Check-in
Life after diagnosis…how did I arrive at this thought? A few days ago I was in deep thought about a lot of things. I got a Facebook reminder about my arthritis & thyroid disease diagnosis. It dawned on me…
Weight Loss Surgery – Not Thrilled How I Should Be
I know that I’ve been very transparent with my weight loss surgery journey; even the less celebratory parts. Or what most view as less celebratory, like regaining during Covid. However, I promised myself to be transparent thru this process…
Health & Wellness Do Not Define Your Value
Health has become a big part of my life whether I wanted it to be or not. It’s not a topic that I shy away from here on my blog or any of my social media. I think it’s…
Coming Out Disabled – A Slight Recap
I recently completed an interview in which a question was posed to me asking how did I feel about coming out as disabled. On first read, I thought it was a strange question. After mulling over it a bit,…
Health Chronicles: VSG Journey Update
Many of you know that I am on my journey to weight loss surgery; specifically VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy). I’ve been sharing on my social media what my progress has been since I began. Today I’m sharing my latest…
Medical Trauma: How to Move Forward
Medical trauma is a thing. Whether it is a new term to you or you have personal experience with it; medical trauma is definitely worth discussing. What is Medical Trauma? Believe it or not, I couldn’t find one general…
I Stress Ate During A Pandemic – Here’s What Happened
I’ve been on an intentional weight loss journey since September 2019. My reasons are not those of vanity; but a means to an end to my arthritic pain. Yep. I have to get smaller to get a hip replacement.…
Chronic Illness Voices on Instagram
Chronic illness was not always apart of my story. The last 4 years has changed my life in a way I could’ve never foreseen. While the journey has not been an easy one; I am absolutely grateful for all…
Regression – How to Over Come It
Regression is the ultimate taboo in any type of recovery journey; at least that’s what it can feel like. However, regression or relapse can be more common than you think. Hence, the need to have an open and candid…