February is a funny month. Not only is it missing days every year, but it holds a very misguided holiday. Not ‘Cherry Pie Day’ (20th) or ‘Public Sleeping Day’ (28th), but Valentine’s Day. I say it is misguided because it often lacks the true sentiment of what the day should be about. It is advertised as the… Continue reading Bouquet of Diamonds
It’s so crazy. Happy Anniversary to me! Well, I know what you’re thinking… why on earth would you want to celebrate a year of struggle? Easy, two words: I survived. I just had the most jaw dropping year of my life, and I am still standing. I am stronger than I have ever been before. I… Continue reading 1 Year of Topical Steroid Withdrawal
I am not an ITSAN affiliate, nor do I speak on their behalf. This is an account of my personal opinion of ITSAN, and of how this organization is run. ITSAN, The International Topical Steroid Addiction Network, has helped myself and many others start a conversation about a very important subject. The group’s slogan, “Red Skin… Continue reading A Letter for the Largest Organ
I know your pain. I know exactly where it hurts, deep down as well as superficially. It’s everywhere, under and over, and in-between. There doesn’t seem to be an escape. We search for ways to explain this hurt, this unyielding, overpowering suffocation that is Topical Steroid Withdrawal. It’s usually to no avail. The dictionary just… Continue reading A Letter to the Suffering (TSW)
I’m tired. I’m exhausted from all this. But, that’s life. This condition doesn’t give you a vacation. And it’s hard to explain that to people. It’s so slow to heal, slow like the line you wait in at the DMV to get your name changed. I’ve yet to do that — get my name changed.… Continue reading 11.5 months TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)
G is for Gratitude — the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. With a growing need for consuming, so many people have a sense of entitlement and privilege. Don’t take what you have for granted. Just having this internet is more than many others have. Not only be… Continue reading G is for Gratitude
F is for Fantabulous — excellent; wonderful. This word is literally just a mash up of fantastic and fabulous. Who wouldn’t want to be that?? Enjoy your Monday, make it something special! Love, B. R. Wren
E is for Empathy — the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. With everything that has been going on in the world, I truly wish more people would stop and try to see the pain they are causing. Take the time to put yourself in someone else’s shoes before you judge them… Continue reading E is for Empathy
D is for Dauntless — showing fearlessness and determination I know it’s not easy going out of your comfort zone. Trust me, I know. There are many things in life that may be scary but can change your life if you just take it on head first. Do the thing that’s been scaring you. Go… Continue reading D is for Dauntless
C is for Character — The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Character is who you are when no one is looking. It is how you speak to a waiter, how you treat the elderly, how you conduct yourself in a stressful situation, and how you make decisions that affect others. I hope… Continue reading C for Character
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