I really didn't want to talk about this, but I have to get the words out before they eat me up inside. Infertility is a pretty traumatizing thing to have to deal with. Month after month of getting your hopes up and being let down. It's a cycle of what-ifs leading to negative outcomes. Each … Continue reading Getting Hopes Up To Be Let Down
⚠ Trigger Warning: this post discusses depression, anxiety, and suicide. ⚠ This past March I tried to kill myself and only four people truly knew about it. Philip. My sister. Her husband. And the police officer who visited the house -after my sister called them that night. That's it. It wasn't glamorous, it was ugly. … Continue reading Secret Thoughts & Feelings
This week just happens to be my in-between week, with only one doctor's appointment scheduled and a few calls to the VA. There were no appointments for GI, no shots needed, no follow-ups for consultations, and no blood work that I had to take care of this week for my Crohn's disease and issues. This … Continue reading The Week In Between
Since last Friday's blog post, a few things have happened in my Crohn's and wellness journey, other than me shamelessly sharing selfies of myself in Cure for IBD shirts. (Remember, 100% of funds goes to research!) I have had multiple phone interviews with the VA, Humira Wednesday #2 came and went, and, Sunday was our … Continue reading Here I Go Again – Humira Wednesday #2
What has happened this week in my life? I almost didn't feel comfortable sharing all of the emotions and events of this week with the public, but I have kept it 'real' and honest with you up until this point, so why change that now? This week we're discussing hormones, both fertility and mental health related, … Continue reading The Week I Asked For Help
