Social Security Disability with Cirrhosis and Cancer I just got my approval letter. I am officially on Social Security Disability with Cirrhosis and Cancer from Hepatitis C. I have mixed feelings right now. In a sense I’m pretty relieved because I’m
Get Real with Expectations I have been dealing with some unrealistic expectations lately. We can all benefit from looking at the mental images that we hold up for ourselves in every area of our lives. What happens when we hold up expectations?
The Ins and Outs of Life Let’s face it: When life gets messy with Hepatitis C , Cirrhosis, or any illness – it’s complicated. I am not talking about the medication for treatment, or the diet restrictions. I am talking
Live a Little or Go Dancing with the Stars Live a little or go dancing with the stars, or another title might be Dancing with the Scars. More on that in a minute. This blog is going to present you
The Benefits of Solitude and Self Care – We all lead busy lives. That busyness can be a good thing. Planning for the future, starting a new project, or just living your daily life are really positive things that bring
PTSD with Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is usually thought of as a result to a life changing event that is beyond the ordinary. What about PTSD with Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis? We tend
A Little Help From My Friends – We all know the value of a having someone close to us through life. Some of our dearest friends are the ones who have shared our lives for years. Others may be new
My Family Doesnt Understand Hepatitis C Learning to live with cirrhosis takes a lot of effort. One of the first things I had to realize is that my family doesnt understand Hepatitis C. I knew very little in the beginning,
Dating and Hepatitis C Now that I have written about sex and Hepatitis C, I thought that we could share a few thoughts about dating and Hepatitis C. I do not know what order they come in for you, but
Sex and Hepatitis C Let’s talk about sex and Hepatitis C. I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma which some consider to be the buckle on the Bible Belt. Sex is a delicate topic anyway, but we have got to talk about
Hepatitis C Treatment at Work I put a sign around my neck: Hepatitis C Treatment at Work, because I was counting on it working! However, I didn’t want people on my job to know that much about my personal life.
How to Help Someone with Hepatitis C A Thank You Message – I get a lot of messages from people who are caring for a husband, wife, mom, dad, friend or family member with Hepatitis C. They express their frustration
Hepatitis C and Tattoos – We get tattoos for various reasons. Some consider it a statement, a tribute to a loved one, a belief, or to a cause. Some do it purely for artistic reasons. They devote a great amount
My daughter – She’s my sweetheart. It is hard to be a mother with Hepatitis C. It’s hard to be a child whose parent has Hep C. My daughter came over one day about five weeks into my triple therapy
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F.
(AASLD) The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease creates info and education to support patients. Doctors and medical staff are invested in helping you liver longer stronger with liver disease.
(Global Liver) Donna Cryer is a dear friend who had a liver transplant while finishing her law degree. Her reach goes out to patients, families, medical providers, pharma and on and she’s global.
(Trio-National) Transplant Recipients is your one stop shop for information for ANY type of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors. Lorrinda Gray Davis is the President.
(Trio – Oklahoma) This is Oklahoma’s chapter founded by Lorrinda Gray Davis. I’m the founding VP to our current president Benjamin Babb. For anyone needing support for solid organ, tissue, or eye transplant, we’ve got your back. We’ll truly be your best friend.
(Fatty Liver Foundation) was founded by Wayne Eskeridge to improve the diagnosis, treatment & support of Americans with fatty liver, NAFLD or NASH through awareness, education, screening and patient advocacy.
(Sober Liver Survival) founded by Jenn Leigh Jones is everything you need for sobriety, recovery, PTSD, breaking cycles of addiction and victims of personal violence. She’s just getting SLS off the ground and would love to connect with other people battling alcoholism.
(Say Yes to Hope) Suzanne Lindley is a hope dealer to cancer patients. If you need a fri
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