The patient experience matters. Our lived experiences and those of our caregivers matter. Right now, those of us living with diabetes in Ontario are struggling. We cannot equally access the technology and drugs necessary for sustaining our lives. People are dying. We have an opportunity to raise awareness and our voices - the ADP program … Continue reading Powerful Patients
A Soul is a Resilient Thing
Tummy Troubles
I’m in the middle of an IBS flare up – it’s delightful. I also have my period. And it’s a fucking nightmare. My cramps have never been this bad. EVER. On top of all those fun things, I’m utterly exhausted (like, where the fuck did June go?), and now summer has started. And my depression … Continue reading Tummy Troubles
Your value is NOT measured by numbers.
Living with type 1 diabetes has found me hyper-aware of the numerical value attached to nearly everything. Even to us, as individuals. As a woman, I am far too conscious of this. Female worth has long been derived from a quantifiable place – how many goats can I get if I trade my … Continue reading Your value is NOT measured by numbers.
Your body may not be resilient, but YOU are.
You may have noticed the name of my blog. A Soul is a Resilient Thing. I honestly believe that to be true. In my heart of hearts, I believe that a soul is a resilient thing. Living with chronic illness leaves a lot to be desired some days. Especially when you live with multiple … Continue reading Your body may not be resilient, but YOU are.
It’s called nerve-cited.
As human beings, we focus on our progress as a species in terms of accomplishment placing ultimate value in the evolution of the things we create. We’ve lost sight of collaboration with nature and affix no merit to the evolution of our emotions. Were one to dwindle things down to an incredibly basic level, it … Continue reading It’s called nerve-cited.