First of all, anyone who puts themselves out there, you are BRAVE- your voice matters and adds value to the discussion. Whether you are (writing or tweeting or anything in between) doing this to get your voice out there, wanting to be a part of a community and not feel alone, educating the world around, … Continue reading #docBurnout2015- self-care addition
Mental Health
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” –Audre Lorde As I’m writing this the theme song from “Girl Meets World” is playing on my iPod- “Take on the World”- that’s the plan! So. I work in a Diabetes non-profit. I have T1D. I’m an introvert. I … Continue reading “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
Belief and change, a year after a major decision.
It’s a long one- hope you’re ready. A little late for a transformation Tuesday.. but... I think this would count. My, how things have changed. Changed for the better. Change I had no idea was coming. Change I had no idea I needed. It’s hard to believe that about a year ago, I was finishing … Continue reading Belief and change, a year after a major decision.
It’s Complicated; with my CGM
Let’s first take a stroll down memory... I’m about 9 or 10. I participated in a trial of something called “The GlucoWatch” or as I call it, The Watch. Needless to say, I was traumatized by the whole experience. Working it was a nightmare, even for my dad, an engineer. Taking it off was painful, and … Continue reading It’s Complicated; with my CGM
It’s been a crazy ride.
Like I said- I'm not gonna say I'll get better at a blogging schedule. I am very certain I won't get to a schedule until after I graduate- so when that happens- BE READY. Blogs on blogs on blogs. So this is just an update on my life the past few months. I have 64 … Continue reading It’s been a crazy ride.
#diabetesawarenessmonth #doc #diabetesawareness (Looking back a few days later)
I really do wish that I had time for consistent blogging- My schedule is just as full as ever- and I enjoy the majority of it (except for classes). I am getting ready to lead two teen breakout sessions for TypeOne Nation; Atlanta in February and the South Summit in January. I am BEYOND excited … Continue reading #diabetesawarenessmonth #doc #diabetesawareness (Looking back a few days later)
Diabetes Burnout- 1 Year Later
I look back on my first experience with diabetes burnout a year after I experienced it.
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