Bullying and Chronic Illness

Bullying and chronic illness.

Zebraontheside

I have been wanting to address bullying for a while. In the past decade, I have experienced way more of it than the rest of my life combined. Not only have I experienced more bullying, but the bullies are much worse and the stakes are higher.

Every time I start writing on this topic, I stop. Part of the reason is that this is huge. There are so many ways that bullying and chronic illness go together. I am more vulnerable. I am an easier target. Dealing with health problems makes it so I don’t always have the exterior I need to deal with people that are ridiculous and immature. Being bullied can also dramatically impact our health. This is just a start from the side of the individual being bullied.

Chronic illness can also make the bully much worse. I imagine that is the case with the person that…

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Bullying and Chronic Illness

Bullying and chronic illness.

Zebraontheside

I have been wanting to address bullying for a while. In the past decade, I have experienced way more of it than the rest of my life combined. Not only have I experienced more bullying, but the bullies are much worse and the stakes are higher.

Every time I start writing on this topic, I stop. Part of the reason is that this is huge. There are so many ways that bullying and chronic illness go together. I am more vulnerable. I am an easier target. Dealing with health problems makes it so I don’t always have the exterior I need to deal with people that are ridiculous and immature. Being bullied can also dramatically impact our health. This is just a start from the side of the individual being bullied.

Chronic illness can also make the bully much worse. I imagine that is the case with the person that…

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GNA? Thanks…but NO thanks!

Pardon my skepticism, but entertaining the idea of a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) with oil re-refineries APES or ORRCO makes me cough, wheeze, and gives me a headache… A so-called GNA is NOT…

Source: GNA? Thanks…but NO thanks!

When Adrenal Insufficiency Takes You Down: A Recovery Plan

This post was initially written June 2015 following an adrenal crisis. I still reference this when I am recovering from any situation that “takes me down” for a length of time ex- illne…

Source: When Adrenal Insufficiency Takes You Down: A Recovery Plan

History Looks Larger in the Rear Mirror

Women and Cars were much bigger then.

Large bodied

Accommodating

With tail fins

That flared out as they skidded across the screen

Prematurely platinum

Red chromed lips and nails

Chassis rolling

Off the assembly line

–j bea young

Weaving Spring

Carded grey clouds through pine combs

misty fibers made smooth and straight

upwards loomed through branches

spun and woven into caps on hills

and draping fleece into darkened valleys.

ChilangoBombast

Fat belly bombast in tiny boots

stomping

tantrum

Caligula reborn

favors and tribute demanded.

whining of disrespect.

Stowaway

I told you so
old and battered
stowaway.
A sad expression came into its eyes–
And I lived in a Lifeboat
Where did you say you wanted to go?
We’ll take you home
and you tell us
your wonderful adventures.

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Confection

Pink nail polish
magenta cheeks
cerise lips
wink, think
bubble gum
cotton candy
cherry soda
gooey
sugared
warm.