Musings Just because I am disabled… 30 Jul 201712 Jul 2017 Just because I am disabled does not mean I am not a woman. Just because I am disabled does not mean I am stupid. Just because I am disabled does not…
chronic illness… The Downside of Positivity 22 Jul 201712 Jul 2017 I was on the phone with a dear old friend, telling him about an upcoming move. "And it's right across from the hospital, which is either terrifically convenient or phenomenally…
chronic illness… confessions of a (chronically ill) graduate student 21 Jul 201721 Jul 2017 I put the coffee in my cereal bowl. Then I spent awhile wondering why I didn't have coffee.
chronic illness… Traveling with POTS, VI 20 Jul 201710 Jul 2017 Travel buddies are the best. When I was a teen, I couldn't wait to take a few solo trips. In college and the first few years of graduate school, I…
chronic illness… Traveling with POTS, V 19 Jul 20175 Jul 2017 Two words. Checked bags. Except for medications and whatnot, of course. Which, let's face it, probably fill your carry-on and/or personal item anyway. Spring for a snazzy carry-on to make…
chronic illness… Traveling with POTS, IV 18 Jul 20175 Jul 2017 My luggage is also full of compression wear. I packed a lot, and I used almost all of it. I thought about not bringing much... but then I remembered that…
chronic illness… Traveling with POTS, III 17 Jul 201718 Jul 2017 I pack a lot of shorts and pants. Compression hose might look nice with a dress, and I love dresses... but I sit cross-legged everywhere, or even curled up with…
chronic illness… Confessions of a (chronically ill) graduate student 16 Jul 201712 Jul 2017 I am on vacation. Occasionally I feel guilty because I'm not working on my dissertation. I mean, I'm supposed be working on my dissertation constantly, because I love my work…
chronic illness… Chair with Wheels 15 Jul 20174 Dec 2017 This trip marked a first for me. Amazingly enough, I'd never used a wheelchair except in hospitals and doctor's offices. I knew I needed to try to use my body…
chronic illness… Traveling with POTS, II 14 Jul 201715 Jul 2017 I pack extra salty snacks for the road. And for the plane ride, and for the car trip, and for long walks and short strolls. Yes, I even smuggle salt…
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