I’ve been thinking about this post for awhile. I’ve been thinking about whether or not I’m brave enough to write it. And once it’s written, am I brave enough to post it? Because it has to do with a stigma that is damaging to the patients it affects. And it has to do with…
Day 12: Briefly explain to a healthy person what it is like to live with this illness. Celiac disease: Starvation. Well, that was easy. Endometriosis: I can sum this up best with a quote from actress Stephanie March.
Day 11: Why do you think you have this illness? Bad luck? A higher power? Other than the fact that I somehow inherited bad genes, if I lean in any direction, it’s the higher power direction. Can I get a witness?
Why do I do this? I’m not a professional writer. I’m not even really an amateur writer. I haven’t taken an English class since high school (although that’s because I tested out of all three required college classes by scoring a 5 on the AP English Literature exam, so I’m not exactly a hack…) I’m…
Day 10: What little things make your life easier? Little things making my life easier? Like having a dishwasher? The existence of Amazon, since I buy everything online so I don’t have to leave my house? I’m not too sure any of these things are “little,” but these are the things that make my…
When I was growing up, we always did what the doctor said. We had no reason to even consider needing to advocate for ourselves. Why? Because he was the doctor, and the doctor always knows best. But what if they don’t?
Day 9: Have you ever tried any alternative therapies? If so, what? Did they work?
Today, August 8th, is a bittersweet day. Today is the day I was supposed to be returning to work from leave after my surgery in Atlanta. I was supposed to work night shift this week. I would have been ready. At least I can console myself with that much. If that were my only…
This is something that’s going around among the chronic pain community. What would you do with one day without pain? Assuming I can also on this day throw my celiac disease in the trash, I would first eat a Bruegger’s plain bagel with cream cheese. This used to be a staple in my diet,…
Day 8: Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time? In 5 years, it will be 2021. I will be 35 years old. (ACK!)
