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Crossing Your Bridge: The difference between defeatism and realism

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A sign on a bridge says that it can hold two tons of weight. If the bridge builder tells you you can not drive a three ton vehicle across it, he is not being a defeatist, he is admitting that the bridge has limits and he is protecting it from being destroyed. I think that … Continue reading Crossing Your Bridge: The difference between defeatism and realism

From part-time employee to full-time patient: Losing a job due to chronic illness

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I often find myself referencing the time I spent trying to work despite the complications caused by my Panhypopituitarism, so I decided I should probably dedicate a post to it, that way I can insert a link for reference rather than making every post referencing it unnecessarily long.  *** Heads up- I do utilize some … Continue reading From part-time employee to full-time patient: Losing a job due to chronic illness

Now hiring full-time employees: No pay, no benefits.

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Now hiring full-time employees; You will be expected to make regular appointments with clients, and keep up with them often. Additionally, you must follow a strict daily routine if you want to work efficiently. Even then, there is a chance your daily workflow may be interrupted by sudden unexpected changes, so you must be able … Continue reading Now hiring full-time employees: No pay, no benefits.

Chronic Illness Stories: Tales from High School and a message to teachers

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This is my first blog post here regarding my life with chronic illness. I have a congenital condition called "Panhypopituitarism". Don't know what that is? I'm not surprised, it's very rare. That's why I made this short video explaining it. If you went to high school with me, you probably know I was on the … Continue reading Chronic Illness Stories: Tales from High School and a message to teachers