A reminder: you are worthy of love
I know that V-Day can be hard for some, so let it be said, and louder for those in the
Tag: attitude
My 17 in 17 challenge
I have been going back to exercise classes after Thanksgiving. During my childhood and youth and well into my twenties,
Word Warrior Wednesday
This is another one of my Mississippi Street Fair pics, you can see the artist in the right corner! I
World IBD Day: In celebration of community
Throughout the day, I have posted about IBD, and IBD awareness- there are many blogs and foundations that provide support,
How does your garden grow? (Self-care)
My friend Harriett and her fencing coach have a lovely expression when people ask them why they fence:” keeping the
Insomnia- I can’t get no sleep
Deep in the bosom of the gentle night Is when I search for the light Pick up my pen and
The “Big Pharma” Conspiracy
I love living in Portland. I love its alternative culture that brings forth great art, culture, and just a lot
Being your own person
I recently read Sara Ringer’s post on dating a man with Crohn’s Disease. In the post, she elaborates on how,
One year surgery anniversary
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my stomach perforation. One year ago, I was writhing in agony on the
Word Warrior Wednesday (on a friday): ’tis not too late to seek a newer world
Anyone with IBD will not be a person of blind optimism. Too much has happened to them, they don’t buy it. What they will buy, however, is that as banged up creatures, full of flaws, pain and stories, they still matter. They still can do things, they won’t give up. We strive, seek, find and never yield.
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