Tag: life
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The Ups and Downs of my Mom’s Health

Today has been a roller coaster. My mom is currently in the ICU because she was barely responsive yesterday. Her local hospital transported her to the hospital by me so she could receive the treatment she needs. Since 2007, my mom has had a VP shunt because she suffers from hydrocephalous which is the buildup of fluid…
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Podcast Reflection: Survival is a Creative Act

Last week I listened to episode #807 of the Rich Roll podcast and it was quite inspirational. Rich interviewed his guest, Suleika Jaquad, who discusses creativity as a way to help us survive. When she was 22 she was diagnosed with leukemia. During her treatment she turned to journaling to cope and eventually that led to a column…