September 26, 2023
A little serenity goes a long way
Stress is not good for anyone, spending some time with nature helped reduce the noise stress always makes.It was so beautiful, even my fractured memory epilepsy has left…
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Personal stories and open conversations about epilepsy, stigma, mental health, healthcare access, housing, advocacy, and the social conditions that shape quality of life.
September 26, 2023
It’s surprising what you CAN do.
So many factors play into one's life restrictions and/or limitations.A short-lived position I had online was much more a challenge because it was basically up-selling life insurance over…
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September 25, 2023
What makes a true warrior?
Living with epilepsy is an ongoing battle; fighting obstacles that others do not come across. My shirt summed it up pretty well, a warrior's mentality with a poet's…
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August 18, 2023
Be brave and be proud
Something often we do as warriors is discredit ourselves for our hard work. The task may seem light to a healthier person but if they were dealing with…
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July 30, 2023
How thick is your armor? Does epilepsy make or break you?
This can easily be misunderstood as you are nothing more than your epilepsy. On the contrary, my message is what did my experiences with epilepsy bring out of…
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July 24, 2023
What do you think?
As the dedicated warrior that I am, I had brought my perspective to founding a new support group for others in this battle. A simple outline is given…
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July 15, 2023
I’mma make some lemonade
I'm trying to live a functional life with epilepsy, it's not that easy. It took its toll but I'm still here, I'm a stronger woman withstanding obstacles that…
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June 29, 2023
What Really Makes This Warrior Go?
I'm sure it isn't running on Dunkin' People have motives for their actions. To many the initial sip of coffee is when the day really starts. The term…
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A head’s up wouldn’t hurt
So much variation comes with epilepsy such as seizure types, triggers, even the severity. Having a grip on what triggers them, a warrior can develop a functional life…
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Epilepsy Lingo & Not So Clear Communication
Depending on who you're speaking to in regards to epilepsy different phrases in terms are brought into the conversation. When the established medic has modified professional labels and…
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May 14, 2023
It’s not that easy: D.R.E.
It's more than aggravating when a healthy person even unintentionally says "Simply..." "Just..." or "All you have to do..." because leaving a functional life isn't an easy obstacle…
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Never hesitate to speak up: Minimization
This battle isn't that bad... Says who? No one should ever minimize their personal experiences battling epilepsy. Continuously comparing oneself to others does far more harm than good.…
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