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You And Me: The Body Experts

Posted on December 10, 2015 by DMW

I am a special kind of expert in the medical field. I’m not a doctor, nor did I study medicine… ever. I can’t diagnose other people of their ailments, or offer medical advice… heck I doubt I could even pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, History, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "bone marrow disorder", "heart condition", "heart surgery", "Osteo Genesis Imperfecta", “Autoimmune disease”, blood disease, brain surgery, brittle bones, deaf, expert, heart murmur, hydrocephalus, know your body, medical resume, mutation, OI, seizure, shunt, stroke | Leave a comment

It’s Complicated: Trying To Be Human Without Getting All Tangled Up In Toxic Family Relations

Posted on June 5, 2015 by DMW

I think my family invented the “it’s complicated” relationship status. My mother’s side of the family is crazy. Like seriously insane, in some cases criminally insane, and at least half of the time violently insane. There are a few cousins … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "chosen family", "toxic relationships", abuse, being the bigger person, boundaries, crazy relatives, get well card, health, no contact, stroke | Leave a comment

When The Filling Falls Out – Please Don’t Let History Repeat Itself

Posted on March 27, 2015 by DMW

I have terrible teeth. I always try to smile while keeping my lips locked because I am so self-conscious about them. See my teeth look terrible, but my dental care is pretty good. I brush 2-3 times every day. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Life, Personal | Tagged "dental emergency", "dental work", "heart condition", "history repeating itself", "Osteo Genesis Imperfecta", death, dentist, Endocarditis, infection, OI, seizure, smiles, stroke, teeth | Leave a comment

My Freaky Memory: A Case Study

Posted on April 10, 2014 by DMW

Do you remember what you did yesterday? Two weeks ago? Last month, to the day? How about last year or five years ago? Ten years ago? Yesterday at this time I was getting ready to go to the library while … Continue reading →