Around this time, two years ago, I knew how poorly I was but I continued to go into work everyday. To push through such pain that nobody else could see. I often think back to my last day in the office, when I found myself thinking it was acceptable to…
Surgery
My Second Admission: Part III
It’s been a good few months since I’ve thought about my surgery and the trauma that came with with it. A part of me wondered whether it’s a good idea to revisit it after getting so good at forgetting. But the truth is, I want to document…
My Second Admission: Part II
Hello 2021 👋🏻 I have to admit, I am surprised this post is being published on time! January. A month of lockdown and little else to do but write. Yet, I did everything but write. Why? Because I know this part of my journey is the most painful. My first blog…
My Second Admission: Part I
You might remember from my September blog that during the lead up to my stoma surgery, I had two hospital admissions. A year ago today, I was between them. A year to the day since my struggles on a liquid diet, starving myself with false hope that I could heal…