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Don't Cry Wolf: Practicing Authentic Communication in Addressing your Health Needs
I ride public transportation, and it suits me just fine. My life is a bit slower than average but, I have no business rushing around in life anyway. Anyhow, one late morning, I decided to run some errands downtown. And on my way back home, the bus made a stop to pickup an elderly woman that was waiting on the corner. I was the only one on the bus, so there was plenty seats the woman could chose from, but, she wanted my seat.nnâMiss,â she said, âCan I have your seat? I a
April 10, 2006
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Adult Children of Abuse living with a Chronic Illness: A Challenge to Self Care
I grew up in a very violent and dysfunctional home. I endured many abuses that haunt me to this day! I believed, that when I left home at 15 years old, I was leaving behind the agony, pain and confusion of my family. But there was still so much suffering within me that I had not recognized and reconciled.nn The affects of my abuse began to surface when I was diagnosed with SLE at sixteen. My first thoughts when I was diagnosed with Lupus were, "See, I am nothing, I am nobody,
March 20, 2006