FMF Linkup How June 2020
FMF Writing Prompt Linkup How I am linking up at Five Minute Friday. The writing prompt this week is How. The goal is to set a timer and free write for five minutes using the word prompt provided.
May Madness 2020
MAY MADNESS IBD Day is today May 19th. . It is a day to spread awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A newer type of colitis that I learned about last year when I was diagnosed was Microscopic Colitis. The doctors say that this was likely triggered by use of OTC NSAID’s for pain control. It…
FMF: Normal
FMF Writing Prompt Link-up :: Normal NORMAL What is normal? I was told it is just a setting on the dryer. During this pandemic I am hearing a lot of comments like ” I just want things to get back to normal”.
April A to Z 2020 ~ Finding Joy In Times of Struggle
April A to Z 2020 Letter J Joy Finding Joy In Times Of Struggle.
FMF Another Five Minute Friday
Another. I am not going to let another week go by that I miss out on completing a post for Five Minute Friday. This week is another week of staying home during our states stay at home mandate. It seems to be the perfect time to stay home since my car decided it…
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April 2020 A-Z Blog Challenge Letter D
April 2020 A-Z Blog Challenge Letter D “This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click and buy, I may make a commission. Please see my disclosure policy to lean more”
5 Minute Friday Darkness
Darkness This weeks writing prompt for Five Minute Friday is Darkness. I have spent so much of my life fighting depression. Fighting my way out of the depression. The weight of not being able to find joy in the blessings in life. Feeling guilty for not feeling joy for the things I should.
Mental Health Matters December 2019 Holidays
Mental Health Matters First off to my faithful readers I have to apologize that in the last month I’ve been quite forgetful and scattered with my posting. Please forgive me and stick around as I try to get my act together. Thanks for reading. Also because I tend to be over apologetic and say I’m…
Saving your sanity when recovery requires restricted activity level 10 tips
Saving your sanity when recovery requires restricted activity level This last week I have not been able to be up and around much due to some illness that remains a mystery. During the time my body is demanding I rest I was reminded of prior times of being frustrated at being laid up. Then I…
Mental Health Awareness: Not Just 1 Day
Mental Health Awareness I want to be an advocate and support others but lately I’m struggling to get through a normal day. I wrote a quick post on Ko-Fi this morning: Not Just World Mental Health Day. I am having a hard time because I feel I’m not doing enough or making too many mistakes. I…