It’s dark. It's always dark no matter what time of day. My music is turned up and my headphones are in so I can try to escape into the lyrics. I’m hunched against the door of the bathroom feeling the cool tile floor against my feet while I’m hugging my legs to my body trying … Continue reading When Your Darkest Moments are Tied to Your Period
Women’s Health as a Straight Cis-Gender Woman
Getting Back in Shape with Diabetes
I’ve had to do a lot of getting back into shape- which with diabetes- can be an adventure! It took me a few stumbles, but I had to push myself to not push myself too hard when getting back into shape.
Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018?
Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018? I started doing posts like this towards the end of 2015 and before 2016 started. I did another for the end of 2016 and before 2017. This year… well- it’ll be at the beginning of 2018 and after 2017 ended- and probably… for the most part it’ll be a … Continue reading Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018?
(The One with the) PCOS and Endometriosis Flare Up
I’m curled up on the sidelines with my tips and tricks to get by while cheering on the birth control to defeat my body. Yes- in this weird twisted set up…. All I want is for my body to lose to the medication in this constant battle- this battle of chaotic and painful periods. My … Continue reading (The One with the) PCOS and Endometriosis Flare Up
Dear Teenage Mindy, I Need to Talk to You About Your Period
There's so much I wish I could tell you and stop you from experiencing when it comes to your period.
FUNDED! Updates 6-12 on the Crowdfunding Campaign for my Book!
Buy the Book here I’m asking for $26 through orders not done on Kickstarter via paypal.me/mbartleson/26 I am so excited and so appreciative! Because- OMG! WE HAVE DONE IT! The Kickstarter is OVER GOAL! This book is happening! FUNDED! Updates 6-12 on the Crowdfunding Campaign for my Book! You can check out the blog post I … Continue reading FUNDED! Updates 6-12 on the Crowdfunding Campaign for my Book!
Goals, Books, Chronic Illness, & Mental Health
Buy the Book here I’m asking for $26 through orders not done on Kickstarter via paypal.me/mbartleson/26 I’m self-publishing an honest book about growing up with chronic illness and mental health. I wrote the content before rose colored glasses impacted my experiences too much. To help this book get published, you can visit the crowdfunding page to … Continue reading Goals, Books, Chronic Illness, & Mental Health
There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health 