Posts tagged with: this is MS

this is MS

When you’re left with Pure Personhood

As is often the case, a big idea came during my weekly therapy session with Dr. KB. This week’s big idea was pure personhood. What’s that you might ask? I... Read More

Finding a place for Able Me

I’ve written before about therapy and how important it is to me. Today therapy provided me with context for one of the most daunting situations I’ve found myself in for... Read More

Learning to let it go

I had a terrible and embarrassing experience within the last week. I can’t even believe I’m gonna write about it it’s embarrassing but that’s what this site is for. This... Read More

Learning to be cared for

When I look back on my life of nearly 60 years, I am struck by how much of that life has been focused on the care of others around me.... Read More

I’ve Avoided these Pages

When a writer stops writing the reasons are usually pretty expected. Your mind suddenly goes blank and all of the topics that you had in the back of your head... Read More

Caregivers deserve some more detailed exploration here

I’ve written here before about my use of caregivers to do the most basic tasks required in my life. The minute I wake up in the morning till the time... Read More

Rediscovering Beth

Once again, words from a therapist got my wheels turning toward my keyboard. In conversation with Dr. KB my psychotherapist I was forced to face the reality of the battle... Read More

My psychiatrist had some deep thoughts today

I have monthly appointments with a psychiatrist where I mainly discuss my experience with sleep medications that he prescribes for me. You see, I struggle with serial insomnia hence the... Read More

Caregiver challenges are killing me

As a fiercely independent person it kills me that I have to rely on caregivers for my most basic needs but it’s a reality I’ve had to learn to accept.... Read More

Because MS

We’ve all seen the hash tag #becauseMS. Things like this exist because they’re so fucking true. I’ve been having a problem with my left hand where it curls up almost... Read More