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Mom, Nurse, and Corona - Balancing it All
When the coronavirus became a reality in our lives back in March, little did we know just how much things would change. Everyone’s lives were affected by this novel virus, but for those women who not only work, but work as nurses, and have young children as well, things really got shaken up.
By Shirley Wilson5 years ago in Longevity
Living With Fibromyalgia
Life with fibromyalgia is far from easy. Everything takes a little longer to do. Some days I feel as though I can't accomplish anything, while other days I feel as if I can conquer the world. Of course, those days are few and far between. Living with fibromyalgia has taught me patience and understanding. This illness is difficult, frustrating, nerve-wracking. Getting out of bed in the morning is a chore in itself. Joints and muscles are stiff. It feels as though if I can only have oil injected into my joints and muscles, I would be able to move easier. Unfortunately, that is not an option. I have found that doing a few stretches in the morning while still in bed, helps. It doesn't take the stiffness or soreness away, but it does help loosen the joints and muscles.
By Johnny Six5 years ago in Longevity
Dance to True Self
A year ago on a campsite, this handsome outdoorsman with a manbun and telescope told me about this group called Circus Collective in Denver, CO and a Sunday event they host, yoga followed by ecstatic dance - ecstatic dance being a free form movement. It was a substance free, rave-like event where people would dance, move, stretch and howl to the music. I finally pushed myself to get there, 13 months later ready to explore a new facet of myself. The yoga class was an Acro class, which laid a solid foundation for trust and for new experiences, many people having never done it.
By Makayla Greathouse5 years ago in Longevity
The Little Autism Pandemic Battle Plan That Could
The rest of the story is often the best story. Once upon a pandemic—March 2020, to be exact—a plan was hatched. It was a simple plan, a messy blueprint, sketched out in haste on a single sheet of paper: three columns, three layers of comfort—and solutions. Maybe because of its simplicity, it was an effective plan.
By Teresa Hedley5 years ago in Longevity
I Survived
It was a warm June morning in Vans Ant County, Texas as a five year old little girl awoke and started to search for her mom. She went through every room of her older brother's house and couldn't find her beloved mother. She went to the front door, unlocked it, and stepped outside not knowing what was about to happen. The little girl thought that her mother was feeding the horses in the 2 1/2 acre pasture. She walked out to the pasture and noticed that the white horse they have had for 4 years was startled. While petting it's mane hoping it would calm it down, everything went black. She could feel pressure on her back and couldn't move. Fearing the worst as she felt something tearing into her head and pulling her hair. She managed to put her arms over her face to protect anything she could. Her screams echoed through the area as she was being dragged across the pasture. She refused to give up and kicked something as she flipped over. She came face to face with the bloody muzzle of a black panther snarling and showing it's teeth. She tried to roll back over but was too late. The panther had clawed her neck and she was covered in her own blood as it ripped off the nightgown she was wearing. Her screams got softer and just as soon as she thought hope was lost her father and older brother came running out with a shotgun. Fear coursed through their veins as they saw her in a pool of blood. They shot near the panther and as it ran off, her father ran over to pick her up in his arms. Her brother had grabbed his car keys from the house as they rushed down the street and interstate going 100 mph. Her father is begging her, "please stay with me baby girl." With the last bit of energy she could summon she whispered, "daddy where were you?" "I hollered but no one came." With tears in their eyes they try to get to the closest hospital when lights started flashing in their rear view mirror. They pulled over hoping that the state trooper would help, but they didn't know what they were about to see. The state troopers separated, one to each side and as they looked through the car at the little girl's bloody body, their faces turned white. They ran to the police car and radioed for an ambulance and emergency helicopter. The ambulance and helicopter got there at the same time as the paramedics, doctors, her brother, and the troopers tried to pry the dying girl from her father's worried arms. He finally let go when a young, female paramedic looked him in the eyes and said, "sir I can't save her if you don't let go." The helicopter raced to the hospital as the girl flat lined twice, they brought her back each time she left. They had finally reached the hospital where the young girl had flat lined multiple times while going through over 30 surgeries and 20 blood transfusions. They saved her by taking the two lower back muscles and putting it where the muscle was missing on her skull, used veins and skin from her thighs to rebuild her scalp. They stitched her back together. She suffers from flashbacks and PTSD, but she still puts the biggest smile on her face as she helps anyone she can. That five year old little girl is now 22 years old with a handsome 4 year old baby boy. I am that girl.
By Jade DeMoss5 years ago in Longevity
Covid
Anyone else dislike covid-19 aside from myself? I mean seriously think about it. It's still a potential risk. Our entire culture has had to change because of it. It severely affects our seniors, children, and everyone with preexisting conditions. Yes, it still affects everyone else in the world too, but those are the less likely to survive it if they catch it. We did a complete 180 on the idea of wearing masks. Now it's a regular thing. At one time it was completely forbidden inside most stores, theatres, and many other places. People that would cause shooting typically wore a mask of some kind. Now everyone is wearing them.
By Brittany Seebo5 years ago in Longevity
