by benforred | Dec 15, 2020 | Health
It’s common for those of us with chronic illness to struggle with our weight – whether it be to gain weight or to lose weight. Exercise is often difficult to maintain when we don’t feel well and everyday is unpredictable. Eating healthy may not be as...
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 | Oct 13, 2020 | Food, Guest Post, Medical Procedures
This is a Guest Post with Jeni LeeAnn I grew up knowing I had a 50/50 chance of having Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). My dad found out he had FAP just before I was born. His mother had FAP and all she knew growing up was that there was some family...
by benforred | Sep 17, 2020 | Advocacy, School
I was 9 when I had my first surgery that gave me an ileostomy for 6 years before undergoing a straight pull thru reversal. Throughout my academic career following my first surgery, I required accommodations for my learning due to my physical health. My parents...
by benforred | Aug 28, 2020 | Anniversaries, Relationships, Travel
It’s been over a year since I took a real vacation. I took a week off work at the end of 2019 to work on projects for my house, but that doesn’t really count. I’ve been in need of a real vacation, particularly with the stress of Covid19. Work has...
