Advocacy is the Key
I’ve found that advocacy, ME being an advocate, is the key to my healing. Believe me, I am not discounting the endless hours of therapy, medical surgical advances, tears, and strife that I have gone...
View ArticleOpposing Views
I subscribe to many blogs. As someone posts, their blog pops up in my e-mail and I am instantly privy to the blogger’s latest post. I applaud bloggers for being open, honest, and straightforward in...
View ArticleA Gathering
About a month ago, I was asked to facilitate a support group specifically geared towards those suffering with bowel disorders. This group is the first of its kind in my area and I am humbled and...
View ArticleIt’s just not funny
Recently, I came across an article about a woman who lost her job due to incontinence. The headline reads: Opera Singer Can’t Stop Farting After Surgery, Loses Job. The woman, who suffered a botched...
View Article99 Calls
99 Calls. As of next week, including my scheduled calls, I will have placed 99 calls as a patient ambassador for Medtronic. In a little less than two years, I have spoken with 99 people regarding my...
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