I’ve spent years carefully avoiding another fall, but today, despite all my caution, I went down—again—right before our long-awaited trip. Same shoulder, same nightmare, different staircase. And all because of what I didn’t see coming. You’d think after everything I’ve been through, I’d have mastered the art of walking down a staircase without incident. And…
For over 25 years, I’ve faced the harsh reality of living with chronic pain. From failed treatments and grueling withdrawals to small victories and hard-won wisdom, this is my raw, unfiltered journey—told honestly, with a dose of humor and a lot of grit. For more than 25 years, I’ve lived with chronic pain caused by…
I wrote Bedbugs in 2015 after fighting my way back from nearly three years stuck in bed from overmedication. It was one of the first real days I felt alive again — babysitting my granddaughters, feeling hope, and realizing how much life I still had left to live. This story will always be special to…
Our nation’s response to the opioid crisis has been fueled more by fear and politics than compassion and facts. Instead of learning from past failures, we’re repeating them—causing even more suffering for chronic pain patients and those truly in need. It’s time to look back, recognize the mistakes, and demand a better way forward….
Every year, winter feels a little longer, a little darker, and a lot less welcome. From cabin fever to the constant fear of falling, I’m more than ready to kick this miserable season to the curb. Bring on the sunshine, the flowers, and yes — the white pants! I hate winter. There. I said it….
The U.S. response to the opioid crisis is dangerously off track. While illicit fentanyl fuels a growing number of overdose deaths, lawmakers have focused their efforts on restricting prescription opioids—punishing pain patients and doctors in the process. This post explores how fear-based policies and historical health scares, like the Bendectin panic and the swine flu…
