by benforred | Nov 24, 2020 | Covid, Family, Friends, Holidays
As the year is drawing to an end and the holiday season has begun, it got me thinking about how different socializing is with my loved ones.The holiday season doesn’t hold much significance for me although my family does have its own traditions. For...
by benforred | Jan 10, 2019 | Birthday, Death, Holidays, Mental Health
I never was one to attach a lot of meaning to holidays or birthdays, they were just another day, another year. Sure I enjoyed celebrating with loved ones but they remained just another day. I even recognized birthdays as a milestone of survival. However, my outlook on...
by benforred | Dec 26, 2016 | Holidays
I’m just going to say it, I think New Year’s resolutions are a bit silly. Sure, I’ve made my own resolutions for the new year in the past. They were usually for some type of betterment of myself. Some new, improved version of myself. A healthier,...
by benforred | Nov 29, 2016 | Activity, Family, Food, Holidays, Travel
The holiday season is already starting. It’s a rather busy time for the majority of people between parties and meals amongst family, work, and friends circles. It’s not even December and my month is already booked with holiday festivities. The holidays...
by benforred | Nov 25, 2015 | Health, Holidays
Finding gratitude for what life throws at us isn’t always an easy task, especially for those with chronic illness. The daily fights for productivity and survival against a chronic illness often leave us physically and emotionally exhausted with little left over...
by benforred | Jul 3, 2015 | Birthday, Family, Health, Holidays, Support, Symptoms
Today I am 30 years old. Most people fret over reaching 30, leaving their 20s and “younger days” behind. My mind is elsewhere today as I survey my life in awe. I’ve miraculously reached an age I never believed I would reach. I have surpassed ages I...
