Life with chronic illness (or several) is not what most would describe as a perfectly pleasant cup of tea. In fact, most would consider one more than enough. But we do not dictate the dishes life serves off its menu. Instead, we are force fed situation and circumstance. So, you either make do, add a … Continue reading Culpable Consumption
Author: Reba
The Days
**This is a poem I wrote nearly a decade ago - it was published here in this space back in 2013 after it suffered failure in a Diabetes Poetry contest (the winning submissions far cheerier). I revisited it, tweaked it, and offer it up to you, once again.** This photo was taken by me during … Continue reading The Days
Starting Afresh (again)
Welcome, to the work in progress that is my old/new blog space: A Soul is a Resilient Thing. Things are going to get a little messy. You see, I was here for a time then I left, started another space that ultimately did not serve its intended purpose. And I felt it more authentic to … Continue reading Starting Afresh (again)
Apologies
Hey, how are you? I know, I know. It's been a while. I probably have a lot of nerve showing up like this... I had promised a post then flaked right off. Veered in an entirely different direction and focused my energies elsewhere. And for that I am sorry. Your time is valuable. You stop … Continue reading Apologies
DKA: The Gruesome Details
I know. The title suggests this is NOT the blog post I promised would be next. Some of you may have been expecting the fourth installment of Banting, 'Betes & Me, and rightfully so. Call me a liar. Call me a disappointment. This is not going to be that post. Perhaps, it is a not-so-subconscious move … Continue reading DKA: The Gruesome Details
