I can’t write honestly about the autoimmune life without writing about the times when things go awry and nobody on … More
Category: RA
world arthritis day (a little late).
Though I’m running a little late for our annual World Arthritis Day talk (it actually falls on October 12th) – … More
my changing faces of illness.
As it is Disability Awareness Month, one thing I wanted to talk about – that I’ve mentioned before but never … More
disability awareness.
Every July, in spoonie circles, I begin seeing that it is Disability Pride Month. . . And, every July, though … More
methotrexate and med prep day.
Well, y’all, it’s Wednesday, so here in the Hippie Hut that means it’s time for plant watering, med prep day … More
feeling the ill part of this chronic business.
I’ve been chasing myself these past several days since discharge, getting caught up with school from the hospital while these … More
home, home, home.
After an eight day stay, I have finally been discharged home – to my peoples and my Henry and my … More
8 days.
Today is day eight of my hospital admission, close to my longest admit to date. As I write, I am … More
a view (again) from the 8th floor.
Over this past weekend, I became terribly ill. As is often the case, it initially appeared to be a CRPS … More
gratitude – and an important awareness day to remember (and why this little bulldog will get some fresh orange flowers today).
I’ve started no fewer than six posts about my week last week, telling y’all that I missed posting on World … More