12 Vials of Blood Later
I had my first appointment with the rheumatologist today. Dr. A is a very nice man who asked me a lot of questions and wrote a lot of notes down…
How to Survive a Therapeutic Soak
So you have and it’s been decided that you should take a nice bath to soak away what ails you. There’s a cliche about moms wishing they had time for…
This is My Cloak and This is My Scepter
May I present to you Her Royal Highness Christina with her dashing cloak and scepter? I’ve had a rough couple of weeks, both physically and emotionally. This picture was taken…
Are You an Emotional Gladiator?
After a tearful therapy session today, my psychiatrist told me I’m an emotional gladiator. We were discussing the vast topic of loss – not just death, but failed relationships and…
On Death and Loss
My therapist asked me to do a homework assignment for him before my next appointment, which is tomorrow. So of course, I left it until today. The subject is loss,…