Functioning Normally
It has been a three year stretch to be able to function normally: to have enough energy to exercise, work and care for my family. What a journey it has been to ...
Tag: Hashimoto thyroditis
Facing the Judgment
I'm facing a lot of judgment lately. I've decided to focus my energy and attention on more positive things, such as my children, my friends and others who build...
What to do when Stress is Engulfing you
Lately I've been under a lot of stress and I've been working on a step-by-step process to reduce the effects.
2016 in Review
This post is my past year in review. I wanted to know how far I've come in terms of health and growth in 2016.
I’m Reaching a New Normal
I am reaching a new state of normal now. I'm starting to work, I'm exercising and I'm juggling family and recovery. It is tricky to adjust and to make sure that...
Shame of Burnout
It has been difficult to come to terms with the shame of burnout. I felt weak and worried about the judgements of others, until I realised that those were my j...
The Safety of Boundaries
The safety of boundaries protected me from the stress my father maintained in my life. I was resolved to keep him out of my life. And then he had a heart attack...
Dangerous Adaptation
In January this year I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an auto-immune attack on the thyroid. The disease causes the thyroid to over-produce hormones t...