If you follow me, you’ll know that even though I haven’t been writing a lot over here, I have been very active since April 2021 on an app called TikTok. … Continue reading Free Speech is Dead
Category: Social Media
“A Rose by Any Other Name…”
In early June 2010, upon the occasion of me changing the nickname I was publicly using from “Marti” to “Maggie,” the words my mother commented on the Facebook post were, … Continue reading “A Rose by Any Other Name…”
Make-up for Lost Time
You would not be able to tell from most of the videos over the past year-But makeup is one of my special interests. I stopped wearing makeup while I was … Continue reading Make-up for Lost Time
The Car that Ran on Prayers
I lost my friend, my literary agent, and my religion in a few weeks. I was at a loss as to where my book would land…
The Quality of My Life
Have you ever contemplated the worth of your life? What is my disabled life worth? Anything?
The Ebb and Flow of Trauma
Trigger warning: Sexual assault June has once again arrived. One of my personalities deleted all of the social media apps off of my phones overnight. A distinct sign that someone … Continue reading The Ebb and Flow of Trauma
Wrapping Up A Month of Awareness and Preparing for Pride
It’s been a month! Thanks for connecting to me and for taking your time to read the posts I’ve shared. Below is the latest episode of my vlogcast with updates … Continue reading Wrapping Up A Month of Awareness and Preparing for Pride
The Support of a Dazzling Community
Without friends with Ehlers-Danlos that I’ve met online, I wouldn’t have the energy or knowledge to advocate for myself.
The Value of Visibility
Why I Participate in Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month It happened the second Friday of May. I was fishing money out of my zipper pouch, purchased with gift card funds from the … Continue reading The Value of Visibility
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Ehlers-Danlos
I posted a tip of the iceberg of what I want people to understand about Ehlers-Danlos to several social media sites early Sunday morning.
I have a few more to add now.
M.E. Slighte 