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Kratom and 7OH

Laid up with so much to do. I’ve been able to manage pain enough to keep myself stable, most days. I utilize both Kratom and 7OH. Kratom tea has been a daily modality for nearly 7 years aside from a couple 1-3 day pauses in consumption. Kratom, while a life preserver isn’t always sufficient for the intensities of pain as a result of multiple illnesses, injuries and disorders. In March of…

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Celebrating 57

Its been a wonderful birthday week. Last Saturday, my husband and I met up with our son, his beautiful wife, and our precious grandchildren Ezekiel, Greyson, and Liliana to attend a non profit benefit. The organization- Project Ride has several fundraising benefits annually, but I’d asked to go to the Spaghetti Feed, a few months back, as an early birthday gift of family time. I wish my…

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When I Say I don't Want To Talk About It

When I say, I don’t want to talk about it, what I really mean is I don’t want to dwell on it or revive visceral emotions. I refrain from extra sadness on my heart. Its become a habit of sort to halt certain conversations as they begin. I get in a lalala mode in my head immediately and I don’t do well to proceed answering certain questions especially in regard to family matters. I’m not…

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Everything in Moderation

Quote by Oscar Wilde: “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” It’s good to avoid extremes?! This quote has been playing on my mind. I’ve been consuming low carbohydrates since March. I’ve reached my initial goal of losing 35 pounds just last week. I began Music Movement Therapy in August. I think I’ve previously mentioned that. I needed something to transition to from my Summertime…

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My Son and His Son's

My Son and His Son’s

I shared previously my excitement of being a Nana again. Many of you know my son from our advocacy days together. Others know him from his music and lyric. Perhaps some of you know both. Ozra joined me in CRPS/RSD and health advocacy in his young youth. In fact, my oldest grandson did, also. My son’s hobby is music, writing verse, performing. Expression. He had a severe traumatic brain injury…

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4th Grandlove

I’m a Nana again! In 2020, we had our one and only grandson of 14 years. Now we have 4. All boys! Our oldest turned 15 in early February. Ezekiel and Zy’Aire were both born in 2020. Greyson was born 2 days ago. Our oldest grandlove De’Mantai and Zy’Aire are brothers from our oldest daughter, Kharisma. Ezekiel and Greyson are brothers from our only son and last baby, Kurtis Ozra. Our second…

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Self-Managing Comorbidities

I keep trying to make a positive difference in managing my life for CRPS with comorbidities. I’ve been doing low carbs since March. I’ve attempted my usual summertime physical therapy using a kiddie pool. I do this each year. Inside the water I can do 20 push-ups! Outside it, zero. In the water, 100 leg slides. Well, that’s what I call them. Outside the water, barely a handful. I’m always…

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Adjusting the volume on Pain and Emotions

I’m still sober. As some of you know, I was drinking to relieve pain associated with CRPS, nerve damage, neuropathy, spinal disorders, and a handful of other things. I’ve also mentioned that while it did help some it also worsened my depression. In heightened pain, I over think. The worse for me is reliving old traumas, or becoming anxious over things I’ll never be able to change. We’ll never…

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