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One Step Closer To Being Free- Real Talk.

As some of you already know I suffer from PTSD. I’m at a place in my life where I feel like I’m ready to share some of the trauma I’ve experienced in my life. I hope it helps at least one person to feel less alone. Also, I’m doing this for me. I want to share because it’s my way of taking back control of my life and showing that my experiences can’t have a hold on me anymore. Don’t get me wrong,…

Being Young & Undiagnosed: My teenage years.

These were the years where I didn’t speak about how traumatic my periods were because I didn’t want to look like I couldn’t cope with something that every other young woman was going to go through at one point. My group of girl friends never seemed to have the same issues I did, they all spoke openly about their periods and how they never really were bothered by them. I would just agree with what…

How Keeping A Journal Has Helped Me.

I’ve been journaling for years now and it has helped me in so many ways, especially with my chronic and mental illness journey. If you’ve been thinking of starting a journal, then I thought it might be helpful to share how journaling has helped me. I hope it helps!

I started a journal when I was 14 or 15 to open up about my feelings and what was going on in my life, but now my reasons for…

Learning to drive with chronic and mental illnesses.

Driving to many people is just a means for getting from A to B. It is definitely one of those skills that are overlooked and taken for granted. For me it’s so much more; it’s my freedom and independence. By learning to drive I am taking back some control of my life.

Chronic and mental illness has robbed me of so many things and because I stopped caring about myself, I let it happen. Reflecting,…

10 Things You Should Know About Endometriosis

1.What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where cells that are like those which line the womb are found growing elsewhere in the body.

2.What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

There are so many symptoms of endometriosis. Not everyone will suffer from every symptom nor will everyone suffer with the same symptoms. Endometriosis can be different for each woman. The typical…

It’s been a while since I blogged. I’ve just felt like I needed to take a break from stuff for a little while, so I could just take things a day at a time instead of overwhelming myself with everything all at once.

I’m trying to get myself back into a routine and I thought I would catch you all up on what’s been going on in my life.

When I sit and think about it, there has been a lot that’s…

5 Things I Never Leave Home Without

Since my health as got worse, leaving the house is no longer a case of putting my shoes and coat on and leaving. My illnesses can dictate everything from what I wear to what I have in my handbag. Over time I have learned to be prepared for everything before going anywhere. Whether it be a medical appointment, trip to the pharmacy or to see my friends, I don’t leave the house without these items:…

YOU USE A PILL BOX AND STILL GET MUDDLED UP WITH WHAT YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHEN.