May 25th! Today marks 16 months for me going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal. I am writing to you from England which makes this even more exciting! I will be here for a while visiting my in-laws. Jack and I haven’t been here since June 2014. Much overdo! Like most Red Skin Warriors, change is not… Continue reading 16 Months TSW
Yesterday, my time line reminded me how far I have come in this withdrawal battle. I think it still boggles minds when talking about a withdrawal that can last years at a time, literally. I’m at 15 months and 19 days. That is 476 days. That is 685, 440 minutes. And I’m not even finished… Continue reading What a Year Looks Like
Hey guys! Sorry, I am a bit late with this post. I was on a cruise (woot!) so I was not near wi-fi. Can you believe it? I went on a Caribbean cruise, in the sun, all day! Well, I was covered up from head to toe (with a lovely flappy hat), but a year… Continue reading 15 Months TSW (Red Skin Syndrome)
This past Sunday, we were able to finally celebrate my best friend and the little spud growing inside of her. I was super excited to help host the party along with her sister and two lovely friends. When we arrived two hours before the party, we got to work! Lots of flowers in mason jars,… Continue reading Happy Baby Shower
When it comes to living with Red Skin Syndrome, going through withdrawal can be the most exhausting, unpredictable journey. You are not in control. You have taken the backseat and bravely allowed the withdrawal process to steer blindly towards that ever distant light you wish to reach. I am in month 14 of this process,… Continue reading It’s Not About the Good Days
“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” Shakespeare Not everyone gets to grow old. We try so hard to hide that we are aging. Let’s worry more about keeping a young spirit than a young face. Love, B. R. Wren
Hello all x I know I usually post every two weeks about my progress but I didn’t feel there was much change in my skin. I am now in the truly limbo area of my withdrawal. I was a performer before this happened and am now trying to get back into that performer shape, though… Continue reading 14 Months TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)
It is becoming a world wide epidemic: Abusing steroids needs to end. Dr. Lahiri (based in India) has been making strides in this area. He is very open with the fact that steroids can be a saving grace/necessary to the medical community as much as they can be one of the most harmful drugs if… Continue reading Raising Awareness for Steroid Abuse
As many know, I am not the only one who is suffering from Red Skin Syndrome and Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Beth, a wonderful human being, decided to share her story with me. However, it is very unique. She has never used topical steroids frequently, but has been on oral steroids for a long time. Check… Continue reading A RSS Interview 2016 (I)
Hey everyone, Just stopping in to share my newest YouTube video for Red Skin Syndrome and Topical Steroid Withdrawal. You can go to my YouTube page to view my past videos, or go to the top of my blog and click on ‘Topical Steroid Withdrawal’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Tr-jZbdNs&feature=youtu.be Love, B. R. Wren
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