Family Dynamic – Part 2


Where to begin… my mother is an interesting character to say the least. She is the reason behind a lot of pain and resentment that I possess after all these years of severe alcoholism, addictions, cheating on my dad, and her schizophrenia that was left untreated for a long time. Yet through all the hardships…

Journals


I have found my old journals! I kept journals from ages 11-15, so from 6th grade until 9th grade. Boy are they cringe-worthy. Recently I started cleaning out my bedroom with Diego. The best way to describe the room before cleaning was a hoarder’s paradise. Trash and clothes covered the floors, my bed had no…

Mystery Diagnosis


As I have mentioned in previous posts, I struggle not only with bipolar disorder, but with various other chronic illnesses. I have a bladder disease called Interstitial Cystitis aka painful bladder syndrome. Essentially when I am in a flare, it feels like I have a urinary tract infection at all times; painful and frequent urination,…