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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
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I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Suffering/Grief
C-PTSD
(complex ptsd) Many of us in the mold community get c-ptsd. Our traumas are not war-related, but many little traumas, burn-out, etc. can result in a form of ptsd. But it is complex because often our battles for our health … Continue reading
A Bit of my Heart
My dad passed 5.5 years ago. Just a bit silly I am only just now realizing how much we had in common: Bach, Vivaldi, love of gardening, holding on to truth like a bulldog, reading non fiction, gardening, art with … Continue reading
Journal your way to better health
First let me be clear. I think most physical problems have very little root in emotional health. Except racing heart after a scare. 😀 However, if the emotional health is improved, we just plain feel better, and it might help … Continue reading
Posted in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), God's Grace/Encouragement, Homelessness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged CFS, chronic illness, CIRS, disappointment, emotional health, grief, help with grief, journ, long covid, Mold Illness, mold loss, trauma
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I Hate Journaling
So why in the world did I write a journaling book? Well, mainly one reason, my friends wanted it. Many contributed ideas and thoughts. I picked the best of these and put them in the book. It’s not totally true … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), God's Grace/Encouragement, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged chronic illness, emotional health, grief, journaling, mold, mould, points for your therapist, working through grief
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Hope for Suffering
Job Questions God Job 38:4-74 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? 6 On what were its … Continue reading
Posted in God's Grace/Encouragement, Suffering/Grief
Tagged encouragement, hope, Job, Job 38, suffering
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Interview with Author of Important MCS Book
Today we will be talking with Martha McLaughlin, author of Chemicals and Christians: Compassion and Caution. I love this quote from the Foreword to her book by Dr. Grace Ziem: “Using safe approaches regarding chemicals is not only Christian but … Continue reading
Excellent Guest Post on Feeling Abandoned
I love what chronic illness writer Kayle Buchanan has written: I know not everyone is a person of faith, but for those of you that are… I needed this reminder this week. I hope you find it an encouragement. Job … Continue reading
The Contamination from Last Year
It is with another dose of humility and a sad feeling that we are once again asking for help. Humility because we would rather be self-sufficient; sad because people have already been so generous with us, and we hate to … Continue reading
The Big Hit on my Health
In my last post, I mentioned 9 events from fall 2016 to February 2018 that struck at my health. Keep in mind my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is worse than probably at least 95% of people who have it. I … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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What Causes Depression, Part 2
19 years ago our baby had growth problems from an unknown physical ailment (which was found a year later). But the doctor in that city at that time could not find a reason for our son’s lack of growth. So … Continue reading
