Okay, Susan, cut to the chase. For those of you who read my last post, Today’s Letter is “C”, you might remember that I’ve been spending way, way, way too much time visiting the gynecological oncologist and was heading in for a complete hysterectomy because there were some suspicious growths, particularly a neoplasm on my … Continue reading
Author Archives: Susan Franzblau
Today’s Letter is “C”
The worst part about my 24/7 unrelenting severe migraine isn’t the constant pain. It’s been accepting the other symptoms that make it difficult to focus, ruin my short-term memory, and keep me from using even a little of the talents, skills, and knowledge that I’ve worked all my life to develop. But, even though I’ve … Continue reading
The ‘new’ me. Can I function in the world at my own snail’s pace?
Let’s discuss tomorrow, today, and right now. Tomorrow I am going to take the first step towards getting some (very) part-time work by being interviewed at the local Vocational Rehabilitation office. Compared to the majority of the people they see, my Bachelor’s degree, my year of graduate school, various successful professions, and being a business … Continue reading
The Case of the Slotted Spoons
While I would never wish any kind of chronic disease or condition—physical or mental—on anyone, I sometimes wish my condition could be seen. Maybe I just wish I could be seen, but then again, part of my problem is that I can’t even see myself anymore. I have had the explanation for this down pat … Continue reading