Me and my brother in Arizona 2016. “If you ever get the chance to love a person who knows grief, do not let them go. You see, the thing about grief is that it is not exclusive; it consumes life, it taints everything a little grey. It won’t hesitate to remind you that everyone and… Continue reading Different Types Of Grief.
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To My Niece
To my niece, Four months have passed since your birth and it pains me that I haven't had the chance to meet you or see your beautiful face. It's been, Heartbreaking. Your arrival was a surprise to many, thanks to the drama surrounding your parents and our family. We didn't even know you were coming… Continue reading To My Niece
What a Day With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Feels Like…
This is what a day in my life used be like for 6 years! But after countless physical therapy sessions, doctors appointments, therapy sessions with and without my mom, and learning to accept that this is my new life, my new normal.. I’ve finally reached the point in my life that I can actually be… Continue reading What a Day With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Feels Like…
CRPS in Teens
CRPS— One of the more dramatic and visible forms of amplified pain is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) which was formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). This is a very painful condition that typically affects a hand or foot with associated signs of the autonomic dysfunction, that is, the hand or foot becomes swollen, cold… Continue reading CRPS in Teens
Letter To Families and Friends of CRPS/RSD Patients.
I have been trying to find the right words to describe to my family members and friends for almost 4 years on what it's like to be living with CRPS/RSD. Some people get it.. to a degree and some just can't separate that I look "fine" or "normal". To them it's hard that they don't… Continue reading Letter To Families and Friends of CRPS/RSD Patients.
My Journey With CRPS/RSD 