Since March, everything has changed—my body, my name, my place in the world.
This is what it means to come out again.
#NationalComingOutDay
Category: family
“Thanks for Saving My Life”
When we were both in our middle-ages, my brother and I found ourselves living together again. We were eating lunch when Jason casually said to me, “Thanks for saving my … Continue reading “Thanks for Saving My Life”
Before and After: A Poem
Before my Ehlers-Danlos diagnosis,Athena and I bent ourselves around one another to sleep. Before my ASD diagnosis, Athena helped me stim. Before my sensory processing disorder diagnosis, Athena helped me … Continue reading Before and After: A Poem
Self-publishing in Secret
This year I created something special for my family, friends and connections-all in secret!
Caring for Me
She was only 18 when she started-But our bond would grow tighter than I could imagine
My Favorite Store
I miss the employee discount, and now I actually put my life in danger to get there and back home. Allow me to explain.
I was A Pregnant Teen in 1984
…The nurse then turned to my mother and asked if I was planning to give my baby up for adoption.
My Path to Diagnosis
For Ehlers-Danlos Awareness month, we are prompted to share our paths to diagnosis for day fifteen. It was a dreary winter day, normal and rainy like a typical December day … Continue reading My Path to Diagnosis
Anonymous Until Consent:
Why I stopped sharing photos of my grandchildren with the public Many of my friends who follow my social media may have observed a change in my sharing habit in … Continue reading Anonymous Until Consent:
My Bendy Brain: Mental Health and Ehlers-Danlos
Before I go too far, let me preface this. Unlike some of my articles that have been extensively researched, this one is primarily based on my personal experience and theories. … Continue reading My Bendy Brain: Mental Health and Ehlers-Danlos
M.E. Slighte 