Category Archives: healing

2am musings

On the way to the airport, TheMister thanked me for conforming to his ways today. He was specifically speaking to the fact that I don’t sleep in pajamas when I’m at his house. Even when I was married I slept … Continue reading

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climbing the great big hill of hope

On July 11, 2006, I noticed that ThEx didn’t have on his wedding band. When I asked him “where’s your ring?” he replied, unfeeling and cooly “Sarah, I’m thinking about leaving you.” Until that moment, I didn’t fully understand the … Continue reading

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the things we do

I’ve had a couple of rough days at work lately – days that make me cry, even – but I have to remember the learning curve … and the fact that (unfortunately) I’m not perfect. … There is a family history of endometriosis, I have a personal history of ovarian cysts, and with the other symptoms I’m dealing with, it could all be related to my thyroid.

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why this week has been shit

reason I resigned from my position at WEGO Health on Monday. Two and a half years of writing about HIV and AIDS, women’s health, depression and anxiety and infertility, belonging to a Health Activist community that supported and understood me … Continue reading

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thoughts

I thought this week would be the week I’d get a job. Instead, I had four interviews and have two three more scheduled. I thought that I would accept any employer’s offer because I just need a job. Instead, I’ve learned … Continue reading

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twenty eight

Next Saturday I’ll turn twenty eight. Like Katie who just turned twenty seven, I don’t know what 28 will bring me. Also, I’m not really worried about what 28 will bring me. The number doesn’t bother me, being a year … Continue reading

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granting patience

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Today is day 21 of my quite-possibly-permanent stint on 40mg of Prozac. (Actually, I take the generic version of the drug … saves me $290: Balanced: Generic Drugs Offer Same Benefits as Brand at … Continue reading

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what my mental health and 2ml of saliva have in common

First, I know I need to announce the winner of the $20 Amazon gift-card for The Kindness Project. I haven’t forgotten about it – life has just been a little weird. Second, after yesterday’s post, this post is partially related … Continue reading

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disjointed

Image by Thom Watson via Flickr I had my first panic attack in months on Sunday night. It was a typical Sarah-panic attack; freezing cold body, sweating from every pore, throwing up, crying, shaking, not being able to breathe, and … Continue reading

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didjaknow?

Image via Wikipedia Did you know: I love country music I am a pretty darned good skier I am incredibly sensitive I’m not photogenic but I take good photographs of others I can carry a tune but I choose not … Continue reading

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