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That's My Girl!

Lounging in bed with my little bean. Her. In a diaper. Me. In my underwear. Both staring out the window. Silence. I fart. She farts....

Where Credit is Due

People often tell me how strong and brave I am. They tell me how inspiring I am. They tell my husband that he "better take good care" of...

Let's Talk About Sex. (Sorry, Mom)

Now, I realize I haven't posted in a while...which is exactly the reason I chose this topic. I might as well end my dry spell with a good...

It's been a while

Oh hey! Welcome back. It's been over a year since I have posted. My last post, Mirror Mirror, revealed the anxiety I was having about my...

Dear Sugar Bean,

My dearest Sugar Bean, I can't pick you up and hug you Although I really want to I can't feed you when you're hungry Although I really...

Mantras

I always thought mantras were for hippies and people too focused on getting ahead in their careers. I realize now that I was wrong....

When in doubt

Dance it out. 84% of the time a 30 second dance party is all I need to reset myself when life feels impossible. It doesn’t work when PMS...

Shame

Ya know, I’ve always been pretty confident in myself. I follow my gut and 9/10 times it steers me in the right direction. Sure, sometimes...

Mirror, mirror...

Hey mirror! Your honesty has always been boundless. From pointing out those few chin hairs to proudly reflecting my pure sex appeal,...

The Workplace Part 2

So I took seven weeks off of work. I decided I needed some time to clear my head, get myself together, and enjoy being married for a...

Purple Toe

Purple Toe, Purple Toe how do you do? Just so we’re clear, I’ve been expecting you. Purple Toe, Purple Toe you came on real quick. I know...

Positivity 101

Many people know me for having a positive outlook on life. Yes, I do. And over the years I have worked hard to keep it. Positivity is my...

What having ALS feels like...

If you google ALS you’ll find a million posts saying that it’s “a horrible, unfair, cruel disease.” If you watch TV, people with ALS...

A Star of Our Own

You live in a place where people send their hopes and dreams. In this place you watch as we love, as we laugh, as we hope, as we mourn....

The Scooter

After being diagnosed, the school nurse and my principal ordered me an orthopedic scooter. It makes getting around the school much...

The Workplace Part 1

After I was diagnosed, I decided to take a week off of work. Obviously, I just needed some time. The administrators at my school let the...

The Aftermath

To my knowledge, aftermath is what's left after something terrible has happened. However, Google taught me a second meaning. It also...

The EMG

So there is a test that they do that helps them diagnose ALS... WHO IN THE FRESH HELL INVENTED THIS FUCKING TEST?! It was a little...

Halloween

I absolutely love Halloween. Even now. Being diagnosed with ALS cannot take the magic away from that day. The decorations bring that...

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