To say that 2015 has been a year, doesn't even begin to cover it. I mean, I graduated college and moved to Boston... And that's just a slice of this year. I have kept up with my promise to make sure that each new year is even better than the last (of course there is … Continue reading Wow 2015, here comes 2016!
Confidence
My reaction to “Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care”
Here I am, with a long post. I'm supposed to be asleep, and I can't. So I'm gonna get my thoughts out and go to bed, hopefully. I couldn't fit them all into the character limit of a tweet. So I'm calling this a reaction- my feelings on the subject as well as some mini … Continue reading My reaction to “Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care”
A Work in Progress.
I’m still a work in progress. I won’t say I can’t yet because I’m not ready. I won’t say hold on I need to be just right. I won't ignore the other parts of my life, but please- one thing at a time. You see, I’m still in progress. I’m still working on healing wounds … Continue reading A Work in Progress.
Mother Nature, I’d Like to Return Your Gift, Please. Diabetes Doesn’t Get Along with Periods!
Mother Nature, I’d like to take a rain check! If you are not quite comfortable with reading or talking about the “Time of the Month,” gift from mother nature- AKA period. Then… this post might not be for you- I won’t be “graphic." This post was also written before my PCOS and endometriosis diagnosis in … Continue reading Mother Nature, I’d Like to Return Your Gift, Please. Diabetes Doesn’t Get Along with Periods!
#docBurnout2015- self-care addition
First of all, anyone who puts themselves out there, you are BRAVE- your voice matters and adds value to the discussion. Whether you are (writing or tweeting or anything in between) doing this to get your voice out there, wanting to be a part of a community and not feel alone, educating the world around, … Continue reading #docBurnout2015- self-care addition
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” –Audre Lorde As I’m writing this the theme song from “Girl Meets World” is playing on my iPod- “Take on the World”- that’s the plan! So. I work in a Diabetes non-profit. I have T1D. I’m an introvert. I … Continue reading “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
Belief and change, a year after a major decision.
It’s a long one- hope you’re ready. A little late for a transformation Tuesday.. but... I think this would count. My, how things have changed. Changed for the better. Change I had no idea was coming. Change I had no idea I needed. It’s hard to believe that about a year ago, I was finishing … Continue reading Belief and change, a year after a major decision.
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