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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One of many soapboxes. The 504 plan

May 4, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

again- apologize- not going through and editing. In honor of submitting my final presentation/proposal, I'm going to go on about my soapbox. The 504 Plan. Well. one of many. My presentation involves the 504 Plan- which is also serving as my proposal- more details after I have given my proposal to a group that will … Continue reading One of many soapboxes. The 504 plan

Lately, in the media.

April 26, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

First of all, be prepared. I will post the link to the Dawgs For Diabetes Fundraising Page all the time. We need YOUR help! Please donate! But also- please spread the word about this! Help us make a difference. So life. Finals are coming up- well I don't have finals, mostly presentations, a lot of … Continue reading Lately, in the media.

SPRING BREAK (only about a month late- I’ll blame the move)

April 1, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

So in a few days it will be a month since I went on Spring Break. Sorry for the delay- Life, more later, and that pesky move back to our original apartment have gotten in the way of my writing. Shout out to Paul for the push to post. I also apologize for no edits. … Continue reading SPRING BREAK (only about a month late- I’ll blame the move)

CDN. Dia-Birthday

March 15, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I'm sitting here attempting to write my paper with an elevated blood sugar, so I am going to post my post from College Diabetes Network for the 10 for 10 Campaign to help raise money for this amazing organization to help other college students such as myself! Here's my post! Hope you enjoy! https://collegediabetesnetwork.org/content/celebrating-another-diaversary   … Continue reading CDN. Dia-Birthday

It’s all really exciting even with all the crazy

February 19, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I'm really neglecting my blog- plain and simple. I thought I was busy a year ago- boyyyyy did I have no idea. So apologies. I'm trying my best to get back into the habit. At least I'm attempting once a month? Maybe we can get better from there. Even though my life is crazy, it's … Continue reading It’s all really exciting even with all the crazy

Scattered, Scattered, Scattered, Less scattered

September 16, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

so I have a moment. wait what? I have a moment to spare.... WOAH. a few minutes before class to get things done... like say blog. oh there's studying to do? NAH.  Later. This blog represents how scattered my life is still at the moment and how scattered my thoughts are as well. As of … Continue reading Scattered, Scattered, Scattered, Less scattered

Wait, I have a blog?

September 2, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I know. Over a month since I have posted on my blog. Yes I am a writer. Yes, I know. I've been very busy though.... it's been CRAZY. It's been crazy. The level of crazy I was at has only been reached a few other times in the past- and then... I didn't have a … Continue reading Wait, I have a blog?

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