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You And Me: The Body Experts
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
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It’s Complicated: Trying To Be Human Without Getting All Tangled Up In Toxic Family Relations
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
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When The Filling Falls Out – Please Don’t Let History Repeat Itself
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
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My Freaky Memory: A Case Study
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
Posted in Family, Health, Life, Personal, Relationships
Tagged “good memory”, “living in the past”, “living in the present”, forgetting, Hyperthymesia, memories, memory, Recall, seizure, stroke, unforgettable
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