I had an extremely bad case of spd/pgp and was on 20 mg on oxycodone a day to stay out of the hospital. The 20 mg of oxycodone didn’t even get rid of the pain, it just allowed me to sleep for a few hours and make it to the toilet. Chronic pain was not…

I have been writing letters to my daughter since my pregnancy. I recommend it because I would have loved to know what my mother’s thought process was during her journey. I write about the things I make for her and she’s starting to be old enough to enjoy them, which is an amazing feeling. The…

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Start as early as possible. It took me almost ten months to get off certain medications and I expected the whole withdrawal process to last two months. Choose doctors you trust. This is a delicate journey you’re on and there may be times you second-guess every decision you’ve ever made.…

Searching for a giant plush caterpillar with a Jane Austen vibe?  Who isn’t? With feminine details, felt flowers and floral calico prints, this cat helps baby sit up and creates a cute little nook in the garden to read and play in. Make the caterpillar as large or as small as you want depending on…

When I was 18 and diagnosed with bipolar disorder, my doctor told me that I needed to be on birth control for the rest of my life because I could not have children. I believed him.  I can’t believe I wrote and read (at Goddard College) this poem just a few years ago. I was…