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
Tag: Amputee
I fought back tears not knowing exactly how Dr D would respond. I knew he wouldn’t stop seeing me all together but I wasn’t sure
(CRSD) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Chronic Pain I'm only human Lupus PTSD The People Behind My Eyes
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
My heart is heavy. I talked to Dr. D about the nurses aides not showing up again. They weren’t here last Monday when I talked
I stayed with this company for a year and a half but I should have left about 4 to 6 months ago. I really had
(CRSD) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Art Artists Thoughts Chronic Pain Lupus The People Behind My Eyes
Sewing with a machine as an amputee
I sat down to hand sew dolls but my hands cramped and spasmed terribly. I thought I’d try to see if I could use my
I don’t know if I should cry or fall to my knees and pray. Wow. Ok so, my Saturday CNA is being tested for COVID-19
May 7th will be two years with the amputation. Funny, my therapist still can’t say that word. He just says, ‘the operation.’ I think the
I keep sewing and painting through the pain. If I stop for too long I begin to panic. I made it through the April rains
(CRSD) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Artists Thoughts Chronic Pain Lupus Self Portrait The People Behind My Eyes
Therapy Review : Acceptance. Art Flame
Content : Brief suicide check in. Explaining myself, memories. Acceptance. Pain. So I walked into the building and my pain level rose to a nine