I’ve officially entered the menopause funhouse! On one side, I’m free from the monthly bleeding circus and the misery of cramps—thank you, universe! I can finally pack my bags for spontaneous weekend getaways without calculating my cycle or carry around stash of feminine products like a secret agent. On the flip side, I’m now onContinue reading “Riding The Menopause Rollercoaster”
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I Did It!
I’ve lost 100 pounds! I started at 237 pounds and now I’m at 137 pounds! At first I wasn’t sure the Ozempic was working but now there’s no doubt. It controlled my appetite, I worked hard to give up sugar (mostly) and I started walking more. Aside from Ozempic and exercise, I weened off aContinue reading “I Did It!”
When Parkinson’s Disease Strikes
My mother called me yesterday and told me her doctor thinks she has Parkinson’s disease. She’s not waiting for confirmation of diagnosis to start treatment, that could take up to a two years. Starting treatment right away will hopefully help with her symptoms. If it does, that’s almost as good as a confirmation. Parkinson’s wouldContinue reading “When Parkinson’s Disease Strikes”
The NIMBYs And The Homeless
Homelessness has long been in a state of crisis in NS. There are homeless encampments sprinkling the landscape throughout our cities with no end in sight. In response to this crisis NS has purchased and erected Pallet shelters (glorified sheds, if you ask me) at the same location as one of Halifax Regional Municipality’s existingContinue reading “The NIMBYs And The Homeless”
My Phoenix Rising 