

Mind of a Russian Gymnast, Body of a Geo Metro
I am the worst mix of a type of human; for the most part my brain has been go go go but my body... and sometimes my mind won' let me. I come from a line of parents and grandparents who are very strong willed and determined and get things done no matter what. Taking my mom for instance, she has had cancer multiple times, is currently battling advanced pulmonary fibrosis and still does absolutely everything. My dad's dad, an upholsterer, a small time farmer and a very dtermined


Admitting Defeat
I am not the kind of person who sits still. Infact this time of year I am usually at the doctor several times for exhaustion with a...


12 Spoons, 4 Quarters
It's hard to explain how I am feeling from day to day right now. I could be completely worn out but have done nothing at all all day or I...


It's Just Hair, It Will Grow Back
As I started this medication, an oral form of chemo, plus learning more about Ehlers Danlos and Lupus I knew that there was a risk in me...


Always the Sick Girl
For as long as I can remember I have had health issues, but being a child from the 80's and the grand daughter of Russian immigrants made...


Too Much Life Packed into One Year
Visions of me saging the entirity 2023, and let's be honest part of 2022, run through my head constantly validating not only the...


No Pain, Just Peace
The reality is that my family, the family I grew up with is alot... and we all recognize it. A string of health issues for all of us...


Early Mourning
We just finished what may the longest weekend that ever existed. Riley had her dance recital and we planned to stay at the hotel of her...