To my inner child: I’m so sorry I didn’t see or speak to you during the years I was so sick. I thought I had lost you forever. I thought you were to…
Chronic Pain
Strength. It’s been some time since I have had a POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) attack. Yesterday evening I was hit with one. It came on so suddenly & without any warning. I was lying on my bed feeling…
My car is packed & I’m set for my next road trip adventure in the morning 😄💚 Tomorrow is a long strait drive from Oklahoma to Arizona. Looking at 13-14 hours of driving. I’ve got my Spotify playlists updated…
Urology check up; bladder ultrasound to ensure my bladder is releasing all the urine when I pee ((which it is 😄)) & testing the urine ((all clear!)) Interstitial cystitis (IC), painful bladder syndrome, is a crazy condition. It’s tough…
Women’s health is important. It effects everyone. We need to talk openly about it.
I find it important to share all my adventures especially the ones where it comes to my health journey. One of the best treatments I receive to help with my interstitial cystitis, chronic painful bladder syndrome, & chronic pelvic…
Thankful to say I’m doing much better today 🙂 My colitis flare has started to calm down, thank goodness! I was able to go out with one of my best friends for her birthday. One of the most amazing…
Today turned out not to be the easiest of days. I woke up with a severe allergy attack where I felt like my head was going to explode & then I also had a flare of my ulcerative colitis.…
A question I get asked quite a bit “how or why are you single?” I think when people come across my page, pictures, or meeting me in person it comes as a shock that I’m not in a relationship.…
Since my last two posts I’ve had several messages asking what helped me the most with my vaginal pain. I’m always happy to answer this question openly. I know talking about vaginal pain can be embarrassing but the vagina…
I look back at these last 7 years & think “what a fucking journey … look how far I’ve come”
Keep fighting for your dreams FLI LIFE I look back at these last 7 years & think “what a fucking journey … look how far I’ve come” From barely being able to stand & walk to climbing high.…
Ready to get back to adventuring. My feet are missing my hiking boots so much! Whenever I get sick with a virus or infection it always takes my body a little bit longer to be back at full speed…
Taking on the climbing wall !!! FLI LIFE Ever since I could walk I loved to climb. Whether it be in trees, on rocks, or jungle gyms. I was always giving my parents panic attacks lol. Hard to believe…
I see a horse & a rush of childhood joy fills my soul every time. I think of the days when I was a kid riding the ponies in Oklahoma at what was known as Ponyland. I think of…
Currently laying in bed resting with my heating pad. I’m pretty sure I’m over the worst of the virus. My mind is a bit foggy & my body is a bit achy but I am doing better 🙂 I…
Yesterday I was starting to feel better. Today I feel worse. This is one of the many frustrations with autoimmune diseases. A virus that might bring someone who doesn’t battle with their health down for a day can take…
You don’t know what you’re capable of until you surpass what you never thought was possible
You don’t know what you’re capable of until you surpass what you never thought was possible. Thank you all for your love & support! I’m thankful to say I’m doing a little better today. I’m still not sure what…
Just a little reminder that you never know what might be going on behind a smile. There just may be a warrior fighting a battle 💚 Tomorrow I planned on beginning my drive to visit my home state of…
There has been just a huge & incredible shift with my health. I’m no longer thinking “Will I be able to do this?”. Instead I’m thinking without any hesitation “I can do this”. I’ve never felt so strong 🙏@astralfootwear #naturefirst…
That moment when you’re finally in love with yourself 💚 When I look at these bathing suit shots of myself I feel so happy. It’s strange looking at this photo & knowing I’ve GAINED 20 pounds. When knowing this…
Six years ago I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis, chronic painful bladder, with lesions. Six years ago I was at my absolute sickest. I could barely walk. My parents had to help me in & out of bed. My…
MAMMOTH LAKES & CONTINUING SHARING MY HEALTH JOURNEY – FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION
Mammoth Lakes you are one of my all time favorites 😍🏔 Continuing on my last post. After being diagnosed with POTS syndrome, suspected Leaky Gut, having severe food sensitivities, a candida overgrowth in my body, along with having…
MY HAPPY PLACE – CONTINUING SHARING MY HEALTH JOURNEY – STUCK KIDNEY STONES
My happy place 🌲💚 Continuing from my last post. I left off after deciding I wanted to finish my final semester in college. Thankfully after working with my college’s administration when it came to my health & the all…
Continuing from my previous post. I spent a month in Colorado to try cannabis for my deteriorating health. The cannabis made all the difference. I remember going to my mom after taking it for the first time, I was…