Do I call this an open letter? Or a rant? Or a statement? Who knows- but here I go. But I like letters- it makes me feel like they are going somewhere. and I already know this will be filled with "why me's" and pointing fingers and things people don't want to hear- but I … Continue reading Honestly- It’s Not Just on Me
Confidence
#cdnRetreat2016- Proving the World Wrong
I've now been working at the College Diabetes Network and living in Boston for about a year now. Wait. What. I’ve been adulting for a year??? About a year ago, I was dumb and doing what I do best- which is hit the ground running and going a million miles an hour. Which. I don't do … Continue reading #cdnRetreat2016- Proving the World Wrong
But you always have hope
Mental Health Awareness Month is almost over- and I slipped and didn't get out another post last week- which is messing with my own schedule- but I'm not sorry for it- it's called life- am I right? But as this month comes to an end- and just like diabetes awareness month- it doesn't end here. … Continue reading But you always have hope
Sometimes I Cry
Sometimes I Cry Do you have that trusty place? A place that you can go- When feelings get so strong and it's about show? You see- I prefer a stairwell where the foot traffic is low Where I can let it out but I don't want the world to know I know that crying is good … Continue reading Sometimes I Cry
Day 2- The Other Half of Diabetes #dBlogWeek
Day 2 of Diabetes Blog Week- The Other Half of Diabetes - Tuesday 5/17 (AKA mental health!!) We think a lot about the physical component of diabetes, but the mental component is just as significant. How does diabetes affect you or your loved one mentally or emotionally? How have you learned to deal with the mental aspect … Continue reading Day 2- The Other Half of Diabetes #dBlogWeek
It Makes Me Strong, Not Weak! (Asking for help and therapy)
Hat tip to the DOC for this post. Asking for help/therapy! (Disclosure- please do not take this post as any medical advice or what you should. This is based off of my own experiences. I am not any kind of healthcare provider, so please consult with yours before trying anything). Diabetes doesn't make … Continue reading It Makes Me Strong, Not Weak! (Asking for help and therapy)
#MentalHealth & #Diabetes- how “taboo”
Diabetes. It's taboo. Mental health. It's taboo. Put it all together… and what do we have? Our current situation in diabetes, healthcare, (and society in general). And maybe- well probably- my situation. We have a world where when asked “how are you?” you are supposed to say “fine” or “well” or “great.” You aren’t … Continue reading #MentalHealth & #Diabetes- how “taboo”
There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health 