Bullet Journal (BuJo) for Chronic Illness I love my Bullet Journal (BuJo for short)! I wrote about using a BuJo professionally for Prae- so instead of redoing the intro, I’ll include a little below! “Before you immediately start asking “why are we talking about this fad?”, hear me out! I had the same thought. Then … Continue reading Bullet Journal (BuJo) for Chronic Illness
(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
Challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month: Let’s Stop Pointing the Finger
Challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month: Let's Stop Pointing the Finger It’s Diabetes Awareness Month! I feel like I’ve been on a little marathon with awareness months since September- PCOS then ADHD in October. But here we are- it’s November- World Diabetes Day is around the corner on November 14th. You’ll see the hashtag #NDAM floating … Continue reading Challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month: Let’s Stop Pointing the Finger
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.
ADHD Awareness Month
I’m a woman who was undiagnosed with ADHD for over 10 years with a chronic illness. My symptoms and data aren’t what you immediately think of when you think about ADHD. That is where the stigma and misconceptions come in.
Impact of Being Back in a Better Place
Impact of Being Back in a Better Place We talk about life changes in general and somewhat touch on the impact on them with diabetes. We’re reminded that stress can make you more insulin resistant. I try to remember this when it comes to my diabetes management. I always seem to forget the impact of … Continue reading Impact of Being Back in a Better Place
Trains, Buses, Cars, and Walking- For a Prescription- Oh My!
Moments like these. Where I know I've gotten to the last item in my tool kit... It sometimes hits me in all the wrong ways. Where I judge myself and feel like I'm failing- where I need to take a step back and not just take care of myself- but have to say not today-
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