I’m back after an extremely busy week!

Continued from last week….

My doctor knew and I knew I was only fooling myself. At the end of the day, my doctor sees hundreds of patients and although he may care at the moment, he isn’t reflecting on “My” situation all day. So why do we lie, when asked? Who are we protecting….our addiction, our…Read More

I just got back from a 10 day vacation and I’ve missed journaling.

I’d like to fast forward to a 130 days ago when I walked into my doctors office hoping to discuss my “perimenopausal” symptoms. I had previously done bloodwork and was told that I entered this phase, as my estrogen was low. My symptoms…..extreme itching all over, night…Read More

I’d like to discuss my partner, my unwavering companion, alcohol. He was the only one I could count on in times of happiness, sadness, celebration, exasperation, and boredom. You see, during midlife we are hyper aware of oneself. Now couple with a pending divorce, changes in family dynamic, balancing work and home life, as a single parent,…Read More