April 7, 2014

One thing I learned today: Don't build up too much activity too quickly.

One thing I'm grateful for: Some productivity at work today.

April 6, 2014

One thing I learned today: To everyone who told me that life is just hard, that I was just focusing on my problems too much, that I just needed to think positively, who invalidated the fact that I have been dealing with something very real and very serious - a giant fuck you. I'm done making excuses for people who don't understand. It's not my job to be understanding of your ignorance. It's your job to learn more. And for those reasons, I refuse to censor myself. Tough shit if it makes you uncomfortable. You are the reason stigma exists and your words are not innocuous. They are dangerous.

One thing I'm grateful for: That I woke up angry today. And for the motivation those I refer to above have provided me, because there are few things I love more in this world than proving people wrong.

April 5, 2014

One thing I learned today: Acceptance is hard.

One thing I'm grateful for: "Then we are friend - we must overcome." -TH

April 4, 2014

One thing I learned today: This is ridiculous. Literally ridiculous.

One thing I'm grateful for: Lil Shorty x1,000,000. Sole voice of reason today.

April 3, 2014

One thing I learned today: Apparently no one has answers for me, since nobody likes to talk about this. Everyone is covering their asses, which means we can never collectively remove the fear of being affected by stigma.

One thing I'm grateful for: Determination, even if it's backed by very little energy right now.

April 2, 2014

One thing I learned today: Things won't improve until I take a real break.

One thing I'm grateful for: A friend going out of her way to help me right now. I can't thank her enough.

April 1, 2014

One thing I learned today: I need to show myself the same courtesy and kindness I would give patients.

One thing I'm grateful for: The incredibly good fortune to work for someone with compassion and understanding.