Category Archives: Coping

One more misleading article

Posted on August 30, 2017 by adventurant

I have sent off angry emails yet again to another Author and Editor of an article that was published where Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome was confused with Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. I know that part of being a doctor is to try … Continue reading →

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Discover Challenge: Superpower

Posted on January 4, 2017 by adventurant

via Discover Challenge: Superpower What’s My Superpower? I’m a Mom. Not any ordinary mom. I’m the mom of a chronically ill person. A Mom who also likes a lot of DIY. 🙂 Does having a superpower mean I can leap … Continue reading →

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Emotional October continued

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adventurant

I always felt like we were treading water without being able to see land in any direction Continue reading →

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Let it Go

Posted on April 7, 2016 by adventurant

Did you just sing the Frozen song? I did and I have had to, several time this week. Mainly to keep up my spirits. That is super hard to do when your enthusiasm is tanking. Big time. I have to … Continue reading →

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Hitting Close to Home

Posted on January 19, 2016 by adventurant

I participated in a group support phone call the other day where the recurring theme of how to be treated better in the ER came up.. Repeatedly. This isn’t new to us, when describing the ER or doctors in general. … Continue reading →

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New Year, Same Issues

Posted on January 15, 2016 by adventurant

  As we head into the New Year, I find that my blog has been pretty silent. Every time I sit to write something I wonder if anyone really cares. Then tell myself that there is always someone that is … Continue reading →

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