Tag: Amnesia
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Rare to Rare: Caregiving for a Rare as a Rare
Being a caregiver is a challenging role, but when you’re balancing your own chronic illness while caring for a spouse with another rare disease, the challenges intensify. I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to chronic pain and physical limitations, while my husband, Dexter, has Fanconi Anemia (FA), a…
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Finding Normalcy in a Surreal World: My Journey Back to Wellness
The past 48 hours have been quite eventful. It all started when my precious little Dixie spiked a fever yesterday. Her clinginess and fussiness made it challenging to get much done, but my heart ached for her because she clearly felt awful. This morning, I made the decision to take her to the animal hospital,…
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The Importance of Having an Emotional Support Animal
In the book of Genesis, it says that God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” This timeless truth underscores the importance of companionship and support in our lives. For many, especially those who face challenges like Autism, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, having the right support system is crucial. When human support…
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Overcoming Life
Life can change in an instant. One moment, I was enjoying the simple pleasures of everyday existence, and the next, I found myself battling for survival after a near-fatal accident. The road to recovery has been long and arduous, but through unwavering faith, the support of loved ones, and the indomitable human spirit, I have…
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Unexpected Challenges & Blessings
Hello, dear readers! I apologize for not being able to post last week, but as you’ll soon learn, it’s been quite an eventful time for me. Let me take you through the ups and downs of my past week, which started with a restful Memorial weekend and ended with an unforeseen accident. The long weekend…
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Happy Thoughts!
Throughout my life I have been labeled a lot of things, but only accurately diagnosed with a couple. Now, I realize that discussing this topic that…
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