Today Would Have Been My 10th Anniversary

Today would have been my 10th wedding anniversary. We were divorced before we reached our 7th year. We had two good years of marriage. The third was the worst year of my life. The fourth was a year full of making promises we could not keep and making huge demands for a baby, for devotion, … Continue reading Today Would Have Been My 10th Anniversary →

Fear In Picking A New Doctor

There is nothing more frightening for fat folks than having to go to the doctor. Especially if it is a new doctor. Honestly, the one good thing about covid was the telehealth options. I was able to find two new doctors this way and then when I had to see them in person it was … Continue reading Fear In Picking A New Doctor →

Abuse – How It Ties Into The Day of Hope

Content Warning: Discussion of Abuse. “National Day of Hope is held on the first Wednesday in April every year. It is a day of inspiration and motivation for everyone to wake up to the need to rescue children and adults who are passing through phases of abuse of different kinds, sicknesses, and traumatic experiences. The … Continue reading Abuse – How It Ties Into The Day of Hope →

Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 is National World Autism day. Hello, and welcome to April - the month that is packed full of great blogging opportunities. The one we are going to focus on today is near and dear to my heart. I have always been around people with special needs, from … Continue reading Autism Awareness Month →

Today is Awkward Moments Day!

Ya’ll have you ever felt like you were the most awkward person on the face of the earth? I have felt like that my entire life. I would have entire conversations in my head with myself trying to get myself to not be as awkward. Truth is that it just gave me an ulcer because … Continue reading Today is Awkward Moments Day! →

January In Review

So many things have happened this month. Some things have been the normal things that happen every month and others have been new. So vague, right?? Well as life would have it, January was a hard month. Physically, emotionally and work wise as well. Let's talk about Findingevie. January was the first month we had … Continue reading January In Review →

Blog Series: Internet Relationships #2- The German Guy

Well by now I hope you have had a chance to read the first installment in this new series that will sometimes be serious and sometimes funny with everything in between. Most of the stories I will be sharing were during a time in my life where there is no telling what you’re going to … Continue reading Blog Series: Internet Relationships #2- The German Guy →

The Power of A Hug

The power of a hug. I came from a family of huggers and kissers for that matter. My mom was not huge on hugs but she was huge on them in public. You know, letting everyone think we were perfect. My Nana, who did not want affection from anyone, always wanted it from me. I … Continue reading The Power of A Hug →

DBT and Facing My Past

I have the unique situation where I am in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) group therapy and this is made for me. I have been in this group twice; it has cycles and I’m doing the cycle again. My Mental health needs have changed. This time around I’m not so focused on my past hurts and … Continue reading DBT and Facing My Past →

My Journey Thus Far With Lipedema and Lymphedema

This is going to be your story - or at the least parts of this story will be similar to yours, your family members, a best friend, or a loved one. Years and years have gone by having these conditions and full well knowing that is what was wrong with me but yet no one … Continue reading My Journey Thus Far With Lipedema and Lymphedema →