I saw a video today that has stuck with me: I really just wanted to be here to celebrate everyone in this room because I know how hard it is to get up in the morning when the world’s against you and even when the lights are sparkling and the fashion is on and theContinue reading “International Women’s Day”
Category Archives: Community
February 28
I learned today that today is “Rare Disease Day,” and because I am part of several community orgs for cerebral palsy, I learned that CP and the term rare are connected. Here’s something I learned today: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability, yet many of its root causes – including geneticContinue reading “February 28”
Wear Red Day
There is a lot going on in the world right now. I could say a lot about all of it. I will at some point, but today… it’s wear red day. I work in healthcare. My segment of healthcare is women’s health. I’m specifically involved in helping patients get diagnostic imaging for breast health. ThisContinue reading “Wear Red Day”
New routines
Now that I have a good working exercise bike and I have a membership in a program, I am starting to build a routine. First was getting my medications on board and a schedule that is consistent. Now, I move on my bike every day. 8 days and counting (I’ll stop counting at 75). AndContinue reading “New routines”
Foster Care Awareness Month
May is foster care awareness month, and as a foster and adoptive mom, I would love to encourage you to become a foster parent or consider adoption through foster care. I can’t say that, though. I love my son, and I loved every kid that I’ve ever had in my home. If being a fosterContinue reading “Foster Care Awareness Month”
In the Midst
We are knee-deep in the aftermath of the ending of our most recent placement. It is hard. I am tired. I am trying my best to do things and I am doing my best to maintain balance and compartmentalize, and I feel myself failing at that too. I have my annual review at work thisContinue reading “In the Midst”
2022 milestones
600 rides at Cyclebar. Being evicted from my local Cyclebar. 6-month Empowered You course.Personal training.Landing the job I wanted.Progression to my home clinics. Meeting a new friend.Doing well in my new job. Faith journey. 25 years of marriage to the love of my life.Finding my support system. Seeing my 3 boys be reunited with theirContinue reading “2022 milestones”
Stepping through
In August when I was banned from Cyclebar, I was just beginning my training in my department at work. At the same time as the massive exodus of people that were in my Cyclebar community leaving my daily interactions, I was meeting new people on a daily basis. I told my mother early on thatContinue reading “Stepping through”
Slow but steady
My daily life has consisted of work and home. My social life is all but gone since my daily excursions to Cyclebar have ended. I guessed correctly that the relationships that I made there would not survive my absence. Out of sight… out of mind. Oh well… I’ve suffered this loss before, I will again…Continue reading “Slow but steady”
Delays, Teens, Depression
I purchased a bike, but the sale was incomplete and instead of receiving a bike, I received a refund. There are several other options and I hope one of them will work out sooner rather than later. My body hates me for the hard stop on my activity level. My muscle spasms are back withContinue reading “Delays, Teens, Depression”
Indomitable Bellatrix 