Well, Darling Ones, The day I was anxiously anticipating has come & gone. Yesterday was my Social Security disability hearing. Three years after my stroke, two(ish) years after applying, two rejections, and roughly 15 minutes…
Posts tagged Stroke Me
Art & Feeling Safe in Your Body
Hiya Darling Ones, How goes it? Here in the North Star State we’re in for a blizzard that could drop anywhere from 4-22 inches of snow on us according to the weather terrorists. Of all…
Stroke Me Day 1095: Three Years In
Hola Darling Ones, Tomorrow, March 6th, marks the third anniversary of my stroke. Time flies when you’re learning how to be disabled, struggling with money, and grieving. Three years since I called 911 and none…
April, Come She Will
Hiya Darling Ones, There has been some very minor, minute, minuscule movement on the big issues in my life. If you have forgotten what those are, they’re The Dole and Non-Janky Wheelchair. On The Dole…
Selfishness in the Time of The Horrors
Hi Darling Ones, I’ve had a lot on mind. Well, I always do. But lately I’ve been thinking about the two finger-snaps in Dire Straits’ “Romeo & Juliet” and if the are significant in some…
The Introvert Anxiety Conundrum
Dear Darling Ones, My sisters often tease me about what a loud blabbermouth I turn into when I’m anxious. It’s a weird habit for a generally shy introvert. However, I grew up in an emotionally-volatile…