yoga
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Just Breathe
I realized recently that I am drawn to activities that bring awareness to the breath. Do you know why I started running? For those who can’t. Once upon a time, I was a sixth grader, panting my way around a middle school track, thinking and/or wishing I had reached End of Days. I did not Continue reading
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2025 Check-In!
The mid-point of 2025 is upon us already! Whew…how’s everyone feeling? That good, huh? Haha… I can only speak for myself, of course, but it’s been a little bumpy out here! And hot. And wet. God Bless America…it’s been raining for two months in the TN valley. And this heat wave that I’m finding myself Continue reading
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Chronic
Do you know what I thought of when I heard the word ‘chronic’ as a young adult? The Dr. Dre album. Sometimes, I think about how terrible it is going to be to live the rest of my life with chronic pain. But, really, how fortunate was I to have not grasped the true nature Continue reading
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The Cat, The Cow, and The Corpse
I have officially started designing a home gym. Step 1 is always paint color. The accent wall is going to be chalkboard paint, so I can scribble various profanities to match my mood, pre- and/or post- workout. All gyms should have one of these (come to think of it, workplaces, too, amirite??) Workouts look a Continue reading
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Freewriting
My college writing professor was a big fan of freewriting. He would set a timer and instruct us to write whatever came to mind. I am not good at it. My mind has a million tabs open on any given day, but as soon as I am told to allow all the thoughts to flow Continue reading
About Me
I have Clinically Isolated Syndrome. It’s like MS without the ‘multiple’ part. My brain has one sclerosis. Sclerosi? Anyway, it’s a doozy. I am also a therapist working toward independent clinical social work licensure. I have a husband, two adult children, and two poodles. I love to read, write, and exercise. I strive to eat something green and to make someone smile every day!
A Little MS with a Little MSW 