Over a week ago I saw my nurse practitioner. We talked about the PTSD from the hospitalization in 2018. I told her that I just
Tag: Amputee
I was searching through a catch-all art drawer. It’s got the stray button, string, cut paper, this, that and the other. Two days ago I
It’s been a year since I finished a painting or started on a new doll but I feel like I’m at a place in my
One of the most difficult things for me is to relinquish control of the intimate parts of my life to others – even others that
I painted this is 2007. It’s called Face It. The person is burdened, overwhelmed and isolated. The head is encircled and lowered. The world around
Content: Self love. Sundrip and social media. Death and dying. Sexual Assault. We talked about shame and guilt. Guilt is for actions but shame describes
Content – Death of baby while in the ER. Talk about crying but that’s all. I was piddling around when suddenly I had to use
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 feel uprooted. Everything is different. My home is great but I’ve not laid down roots here. Most of my possessions are new because the