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.
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Type 1 Diabetes On Screen
The Diabetes online community (DOC) went wild over a teaser trailer for Pixar’s latest film Turning Red, back in the summer of 2021. At forty years of age, I too got excited when I saw that teaser trailer. Then I scoured the internet for answers. It appeared at least one of the characters was wearing … Continue reading Type 1 Diabetes On Screen
A Fragmented Community
This post is likely going to present some unpopular opinions. Or invite them. This post may make people feel uncomfortable but it may also make people feel validated. This post just might be a garbled mess, which is unfortunate for you the reader (and possibly me the author) but ultimately it is representative of how … Continue reading A Fragmented Community
Mainstreaming and Mechanizing Menstruation & T1D
I remember waiting in the school’s office. I sat there with my underwear secretly stuffed with toilet paper to hide the evidence. My dad was on his way. It was towards the end of my grade 8 year. As far as I knew, I was the last girl in our grade to get my period. … Continue reading Mainstreaming and Mechanizing Menstruation & T1D
Simplifying Sex & T1D: in bed with the Omnipod DASH® System
Insulet has paid a fee to engage Rebecca as a content creator and has an ongoing commercial relationship with Rebecca as a Sponsored Podvocate, however the views expressed in this testimonial are solely those of Rebecca. Sex is anything but simple. Especially when you have type 1 diabetes. In fact, it can sometimes feel as … Continue reading Simplifying Sex & T1D: in bed with the Omnipod DASH® System
A Soul is a Resilient Thing 