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Litigation
When reading my blog and hearing my story, interested parties often ask the question “Did you sue?” The answer. Yes. and No. We certainly met with the lawyers. One. Two. Three Lawyers and law...
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A Letter to My Daughter
So, I recently figured out that one day my daughter may read my blog. And, I’m OK with that. In fact, I’m more than OK with that. However, I want her to read this blog when she is older, and I want...
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A Gift from my Daughter
For mother’s day this year, my daughter filled in a book titled “It’s all about my mom.” By “filled in” I mean that she provided her answers and my husband scribed the words. Besides being an awesome...
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My Daughter’s Trauma
One thing that people always ask when I tell my story is whether my daughter suffered any damages because of the traumatic nature of the birth. At the tender age of 4, I can assure you that...
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Confessions…
My confession, I love to read. Recently, I read an awesome book, “Confessions of a Scary Mommy,” by Jill Smokler. This book is an unbelievably honest take on all things motherhood. It offers laughs,...
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I Need Time
Recently, I came across an article, “I’m Having a Baby, Not Hosting A Party-Stay Out Of My Hospital Room!” while researching the time of c-section recovery for the mother. With a large, loving,...
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The first step to Wellness
Navigation of treatment is one of the many obstacles that an individual faces when dealing with trauma. In both physical and emotional trauma, the simple confession, if you will, to oneself of one’s...
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Speaking UP!
Living with a bowel disorder is not easy. In fact, it can be downright awful at times. Besides the obvious physical discomfort, emotional stress is rampant. As an ambassador for those suffering with...
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Cringe
Sometimes, I cringe. I cringe when I hear stories about birth trauma. I cringe when someone contacts me with yet another story of doctor incompetence resulting in physical and emotional harm. I...
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We are never broken….
When my Interstim Implant broke, it was a moment of heartache for me. That sense of security that I had relished in since August 2011, shattered. The incontinence came back, full force. Waves of...
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