Damn. It's expensive. Literally and figuratively. OH BOY! So.... I have ALL OF THE THOUGHTS on this subject! I firmly believe in "check your privilege" so- I'd like to acknowledge that as a white, straight, cis-woman (with educated parents- which helped lead to a foundation for me relating to a lot of things There is so … Continue reading #DBlogWeek Day 2: The Cost of a Chronic Illness
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Maybe One Day- my hopes for the future of mental health & diabetes
So today closes out Mental Health Awareness Month- but like I said in my post yesterday- it never really ends for anyone- even if they don't have a diagnosis or a chronic illness or life challenge- mental health is always around and important to keep in mind. But I wanted to close out with my … Continue reading Maybe One Day- my hopes for the future of mental health & diabetes
#dblogweek Day 1- “Share and Don’t Share”
so... I spoke too soon. kind of. everything was going smoothly until I kind of forgot that I do my weekend thing where I raise my insulin rations and corrections and basal (lantus). Which basically means I have been running higher all weekend. No fun. At all. I go for a run yesterday- woke up … Continue reading #dblogweek Day 1- “Share and Don’t Share”
There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health 