It's been a while..

Looking back, it was OCTOBER when I last sat down to write out a blog.

I’ve focused so much on Gridlocked (my podcast) that I forget to sit and write.

Deepest apologies for those that come here to see a blog. A few goals this year was to spend more time connecting with you (friends and fans), time with our family and to be kind.

This year is the the year to show more kindness.

The world would be SO much better if we were all kinder to each other.

Don’t you think?

From random acts, to just flashing a smile. We all could use a little more these days!

Wanted to update you on the headaches. Chronic pain is no joke and I’m extremely grateful to the doctors at the UW Headache Clinic.

Went in for some tests around Christmas Eve, just followed up with a “team” of doctors.

There’s a lot to unpack here, grab a snack.

If you watch the video of impact, you can see the drooping of the left side of my face. The doctors believe that I had a mini stroke. They are doing some more research on this. We are going to continue with the botox injections and adding a new routine to all that. There are several groups I’ll need to attend, bio-environment, sleep and nutrition. I’ll be taking some new meds and I have another head scan coming up in the near future. Super pleased with the care given and attention to detail the doctors give you. There’s never a rush, they sit and talk about the pain and how to manage it. While it’s a very long road ahead, I’m looking forward to what’s to come under their care.

Check in’s are important to those with chronic pain.

While we hide it, it breaks us.

We all know that depression runs deep for me. Days of debilitating pain, constant fear that this is the new way of life and managing daily life. Something is bound to break.

Beyond grateful for my husband who supports me when I’m feeling helpless from the pain. My employers who check in with me on the daily to make sure I’m taking care of myself. Support from friends & family help keep me from falling into a hole that would be extremely hard to get out of.

I want you to know one thing, you’re not alone. If you suffer from chronic pain, or if you are depressed or supper from depression. Lean on your friends and family. They are there to help.

Shoot, lean on me!

I’ll will always be here to support and listen.

We are NOT alone.. and WE MATTER..

YOU MATTER!

Love and Hugs friends!