Tag: awareness
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Going Out To Eat Alone
I’m watching The New Adventures of Old Christine. It’s one of my favorite sitcoms. We’re watching the episode after Christine and Schaefer break up and everyone keeps treating her like she’s going to break down. She had the day without her son, her brother had his girlfriend at their house so she went out to…
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When I lost you
When I lost you, not only did I lose getting to know a person. I also lost hopes and dreams for the future. I lost everything I drempt you would be and every potential achievement you could have made. I lost a tiny hand in my hand and a chance to be your mommy. I…
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I’ve been cheated
I’ve been cheated out of knowing a little person. Cheated out of seeing that little person grow. Cheated out of watching that first step, hearing those first words or the first “mommy.” I never got to celebrate those milestones, first birthday or any birthday. Never got to dry her eyes after she cried. Never got…
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Living with Hashimotos
Imagine the most exhausted you ever felt. Maybe you stayed up all night cramming for a test in college, or a state board test after finishing nursing/beauty/etc school. Now, imagine feeling that way despite sleeping for 10-12 hours a night. No matter what, you can’t shake the fatigue. Now you’re noticing bald spots forming and…
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Day 7 of the Happiness 21 Day Challenge- Try Something Different
Today, I’ve been trying to sit back and really experience every meal and every peice of food I put in my mouth- it’s easier said than done. I guess I have a habit of eating quickly and with distractions (like computer or chasing kids around) I made Calamari for dinner and really experienced the tentacles…