I chronicle my CNAs because I think it’s important to let others with care know their stories aren’t the exception and that they aren’t crazy.
Category: Lupus
Today a new company came out and interviewed me for long term, in home care. I was encouraged that she showed up despite the pandemic. Most
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Half a Century More
I started this little painting back in October of last year but I just now finished it. It looks so much better in person than
Wow. It’s been raining all day. I mean raining like we’re going to need to gather 2 of each animal and hop in a boat.
Boy, anxiety has been rough. Sleep has been rough. Pain, relentless! I’m scheduled to see a new Nurse Practioner in July because I have been
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February Feelings
February 2nd is my Independence Day. I don’t celebrate like I used to but I still think about how important it was back in 1992 when
For several nights in a row I’ve had a dream about getting hugs from some beautiful black man. I know, right! The thing is, since
I can’t seem to kick the idea that I am somehow dirty inside and out. I know why. I recall the names I was called
I can’t stand it. I don’t even know why I’m writing it. I guess because it helps just to say or scream that it hurts.
The surgeon wants to do the ablation without stopping the blood thinner Arixtra aka Fondaparinux. My Hematologist laughed out loud and said, “No!” This is