January 2026
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I’ve been holding off on posting an update, thinking I’d wait until I had something useful to say — like “I’m healthy!” or “Surgery is back on!” or literally any progress at all. Instead, here we are. I’m exhausted and honestly feeling pretty defeated. Felix and I had two or three short-lived viruses before my… Read more
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Living in a body that won’t cooperate is like slow-onset torture. For years, my hips haven’t just hurt—they’ve held me back. At first, just a little. Gradually, over the years, more and more. Simple things—bending, walking, standing, even trying to sleep—have been battles I’ve fought quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) every day. I scheduled… Read more
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Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Back in 2008, I met a man named Jason. We found each other online during a strange pause in my life—right after I broke my foot. He lived in the same town, knew some of the same people. Our paths had circled each other… Read more
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I’m having a rough day today, so I’m going to throw a pity party and rant. Don’t wanna hear it? Don’t read it. Still reading? That’s on you. Today was the day I was supposed to have my right hip replacement surgery, at LONG LAST!! I’ve been waiting years for relief from this incessant and… Read more
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This week has been stressful. As I often do, I offered to help a friend, and I’m genuinely glad I did. It allowed them to have a productive few days. At the same time, I was dealing with a severe, persistent cough that kept me from sleeping for several nights. Trying to balance my own… Read more
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