Updates 1-5 on the Crowdfunding Campaign for My Book!

September 9, 2017October 18, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I wanted to share some of the updates on the crowdfunding campaign to get this book published!

I’m Self-Publishing a Book!

August 27, 2017October 18, 2017 / mindybartleson / 18 Comments

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 I’m Self-Publishing a Book!

Help Spread the Word about Insulin for Life USA’s New Documentary!

July 23, 2017July 21, 2017 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

Have you heard about Insulin for Life USA? Well, if you haven't... I hope you're ready for something pretty wonderful! Insulin for Life USA (IFL USA) is a not for profit organization with a mission to rescue unused diabetes supplies here in the United States. We provide insulin and other diabetes supplies free of charge … Continue reading Help Spread the Word about Insulin for Life USA’s New Documentary!

Diabetes Burnout Happens And It’s Not One and Done

July 20, 2017February 5, 2019 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

Even though I wish this wasn't the case, diabetes burnout will happen more than once.

Hope Fills My Heart

July 10, 2017July 9, 2017 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

"I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow And each road leads you where you want to go And if you’re faced with the choice and you have to choose I hope you choose the one that means the most to you And if one door opens to another door closed I … Continue reading Hope Fills My Heart

Sometimes- You Do You- is Exactly What You Need

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

I haven't felt this way to this point in a very long time. It's not diabetes burnout exactly. It's not anxiety specifically. It's just my overall feelings. I haven't felt even close to this way since high school. I conveniently blocked it from my memory. Until I realized the feeling. Of course it crept up on me. … Continue reading Sometimes- You Do You- is Exactly What You Need

Guest Post: Tips to Alleviate Sore Spots from the Sensor

May 22, 2017May 19, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I'm really excited to share the first guest post on my blog! (and that it's written by one of my closest and oldest friends. We met at Camp Kudzu in 2003, and even though she moved to PA... we stayed close!). I've thought about guest posts, but once she shared these tips with me when … Continue reading Guest Post: Tips to Alleviate Sore Spots from the Sensor

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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