We have more advocacy to do

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend the Boston Women’s March this weekend (you can read about why on my Instagram post). But- seeing all of the involvement really inspired me- oh so much! That plus why I couldn’t go continues to add to my passion about why this- and beyond this is so important. (plus all of … Continue reading We have more advocacy to do

Alright… I’m Over this Whole Impact of a Period on My Blood Sugars

January 2, 2017January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

It's New Year's Eve- I'm getting ready for a relaxing night to bring in 2017. My blood sugars have not been where I like them for almost 6 months- thanks to... hmmmm- I want a better word for the constant period that's been happening.... OOOOH! "PCOS & Endometriosis Flair-Up." YUP. That's it. That's what's been … Continue reading Alright… I’m Over this Whole Impact of a Period on My Blood Sugars

Teens with Diabetes are “Hard”- That’s Overgeneralizing

December 21, 2016August 23, 2018 / mindybartleson / 5 Comments

We've all heard it- "teens/young adults with diabetes are hard." Okay... so what are we going to do about it? Besides judge. and hard? Each situation is different. Each person is different. You can't just categorize one word for everyone the entire time. There's so many more words to choose from... But "hard" that's over-generalizing … Continue reading Teens with Diabetes are “Hard”- That’s Overgeneralizing

Guest Blogs for DiabetesSisters about PCOS & Endometriosis

December 18, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

Wonder where my blog posts about PCOS, Endometriosis, and Diabetes have been? Well, they've been happening! So after my diagnosis of PCOS and alllllll of the questions and frustrations.... I started guest blogging at DiabetesSisters about PCOS and T1D (eventually adding endometriosis after that diagnosis). I've been blogging once or twice each month about my … Continue reading Guest Blogs for DiabetesSisters about PCOS & Endometriosis

Loving Your Body When You Have a Chronic Illness (Part 2)

October 19, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I’ve noticed something though- The part of loving my body that’s been the hardest? It hasn’t been being okay with the shape of my body, or the acne, or that I’m sweaty or hairy. The hardest part has been believing in myself- ignoring the imposter syndrome and everything else going on inside my mind. But … Continue reading Loving Your Body When You Have a Chronic Illness (Part 2)

Another Journey Begins- Diabetes, PCOS, and Endometriosis

July 6, 2016September 17, 2018 / mindybartleson / 12 Comments

Disclaimer- again- I am not a medical professional and this is not advice. Also- I did try to be as respectful as possible even with my blood boiling. There are some amazing healthcare providers out there- and kickass women with or without diabetes that are amazing moms (some diabadass moms too) or who want to … Continue reading Another Journey Begins- Diabetes, PCOS, and Endometriosis

Honestly- It’s Not Just on Me

June 13, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

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

There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health

I’m the loud and relentless "patient" voice and advocate they warned you about. I happen to have type 1 diabetes, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues, asthma, allergies, lactose intolerance (and more), but there’s more to story.

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