I haven't been on here in a while. That might be because I have had the opportunity to digest what has been happening. Over the last few months, the tingling has now stopped, and so has most of the twitching. The medication has started to work, and because of the reduction of symptoms we have …
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On Mentorship
About 5 years ago, my grandfather died from Parkinsons. He was the best mentor I have ever had and his lessons are still with me today. I even have a little tattoo which reminds me of our conversations. He would have HATED it. When I was growing up, I was straight up afraid of my …
Women who fuck with fear
Spending an exorbitant amount of time in my new favourite self care place, my bath, has given me a lot of time to read. I started the year with a history brief on the teamsters and the story of Frank, the Irishman. A solid start, crime based history lesson of the teamsters in the United …
Keep moving, my friend
At the beginning, I stopped seeing friends and communicating with family. I spent all my time with a heating pad in bed or in my bath, a new found place of peace. Eventually, I had to get used to my body’s rebellion and continue living my life. Seeing friends, volunteering, educational undertakings, is slowly becoming …
When to keep your mouth shut
My first instinct was to genuinely share my twitching situation with my employer and colleagues. This was met with unfettered kindness. Being honest has been instrumental in managing my schedule in order to make appointments. A couple weeks in, I began to read MS resources. They are exceptionally organized and those resources have been truly …
Me Without Caffeine 