What is the Meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and today is a reminder of how one man’s dedication and encouragement created change throughout a society. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and nagging question is: What are you doing for others?”…

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  What Is Disability Insurance? Disability Insurance is a type of insurance policy you can purchase to replace some of your income if a disability leaves you unable to work. This is how Social Security Administration defines disability: “Disability” under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We consider you disabled under Social…

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Hypoglycemia Is Not Just Experienced By Diabetics Hypoglycemia is another condition in my pre Sheehan’s Syndrome life that I was not aware of the effects. And, yes you can have Hypoglycemia and not have Diabetes. I have become all too aware that my Endocrine symptoms does not function correctly and my HypoGal system continues to…

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I call myself, “HypoGal” because it best describes the function of my body.  I toss and inject medications into my body 24/7 , in hope the medications will mimic the hormones my pituitary would release naturally. I am thankful for my medications but it is hit and usually a miss on the daily hormones my…

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Tears Poured, New Years Resolution 2015 The tears poured, it is New Years Eve, my husband’s birthday and I am without my  teenage daughters. I am sad and upset because I felt it was not my choice. My husband’s desire to bring in the New Year on his favorite corner spot on our family room…

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Chronic Ill Woman Learns A Christmas Lesson, Again You can choose your friends but not your family is a clique that roars through my mind during the holiday season.   The personality of my family consists of a rainbow of cultural traditions, occupations and political viewpoints.   The experience of these blended traits always comes…

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  How I Struggle With Merry Hanukkah It happens every year, Merry Hanukkah. Each year I promise myself I will be better prepared, I will be able to relax, I will enjoy the special moments but every year I struggle with Merry Hanukkah. Unfortunately, I have not learned enough from my past history.  I should…

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