Got to see some of Toronto's landmarks all lit up purple yesterday for #purpleday2018 ! It was an exciting lil adventure and I'm glad I went, it was the first year this particular day had personal meaning for me. So personal, that is to say, that after this lil walk, my poor self had 2+ seizures (one of which involved me falling backwards and hitting my head), lost memory of 4.5 hours last night - seriously, no recollection between about midnight to about 4:30am - and spent over 8 hours in St. Michael's hospital! I am grateful for the hospital staff who took gentle care of me - and especially for the one extremely kind male nurse who hunted for new socks for me...yes. I had my first time losing control of my bladder in an episode. (That was super gross. 10/10 do not recommend.) And for letting me come back and take even better care the second time - apparently in my temporary, confused post-ictal state after thr first seizure, I tried to leave and got two blocks away (which was where I had my second? maybe third? seizure - also where I hit my head). One of Toronto's best hospitals! I am also indebted to the sweet bartenders at @firkinonyonge who helped Nick keep me upright, called 911, and weren't even concerned about our bills - just wanted to see me off to the hospital safely! Finally, I am so, so supremely grateful to Nick for spending his entire night awake, standing by my side and keeping me in bright spirits the whole time. He even bought me a tea once I was discharged, and took the subway 35 mins out of his way to make sure that I got back to my sister's safely! Don't know what I did to deserve such amazing friends, but he is an angel. Anddd that was my night! Might have another concussion (minor, obviously - doubt the hospital would have let me leave a 3rd time - hahaha - if my head had been seriously banged up)! Feeling really sore, weak, tired, and sensitive to light and noise...going to take 'er easy for a few! #toronto #purpleday #epilepsyawareness #seizures #epilepsy #epilepsywarrior #stmichaels #the6ix #cntower #nathanphillipssquare #canada (at Toronto, Ontario)