Multiple Sclerosis & Midlife Crisis: A Crossroads In Life
Am I in some sort of midlife crisis? I don’t really know what that is - other than it brings to mind some “older” guy driving around in his bright red race car with some chick half his age reapplying her lip-gloss and taking selfies of her and her “cute” puppy...
Multiple Sclerosis & Sleep Issues: How I Got My “Zzzzzs” Back
Problems with falling asleep and staying asleep haunt many living with MS (and other chronic illnesses.) Over the years, I have tried numerous sleep aids (both over the counter and prescription strength,) given plenty of herbal remedies a shot and often times...
Disease & Depression: My Horizon Is Looking Bright
It's 7a.m. and I am sitting next to Shawn, both our rods rigged and sent to the bottom of the vast ocean in search of our very first catch on the new boat. The sun has broken over the horizon and revealed that it is going to be a glorious day filled with endless...
Chronic Illness & Death – Living Strong and What I Learned From Death
This past weekend we held the services for Shawn’s father. After 10+ years of battling Parkinson's, he passed away a few weeks ago, after a short stay in hospice care. I don’t have much experience with death and dying, but I commented to Shawn that as far as dying...
Cannabis & Parenting: What Do I Tell My Kids About My MMJ Use?
I have to admit that I am completely guilty of buying into the stereotypes assigned to “pot-heads” and “stoners.” I expected my experience with visiting a local recreational marijuana shop to embody these preconceived notions - people all talking about how “high” or...