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Can I Come Into the Out Now? – Jackie Shea

DreamWorks brought us Home, an animated film about an alien race called The Boov and their attempt to take over the planet. One unique Boov, named “Oh,” has no intention of cooperating with his species—he’s lovable, friendly, and kind: nothing can rob Oh of his innocence. I sat on my plane to Bali last year […]

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The Phlebotomist and My Body: Who’s in Charge Here? – Jackie Shea

I was anxiously waiting for my name to be called in yet another poorly-lit waiting room. Doctor’s offices were once just an occasional means to an end: I went feeling shitty and I’d leave with a script from the omniscient doc to feel better. Now, they’re as common as my trips to the grocery store, […]

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Health Tip Tuesday: IVIG Tips – Jackie Shea

My particular IVIG dose goes on for 5 days in a row/ 5 hours a day so these suggestions may not be appropriate if that’s not your treatment plan. This list came about after 4 treatments, a few mistakes, and the experience of a couple very smooth treatments: 1. Stay Hydrated – I drink at […]

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Stand Together Yet Not Too Near Together: On Romance – Jackie Shea

“…But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of […]

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Health Tip Tuesday: Omega Supplements – Jackie Shea

If you’re like me and terrified of any extra Mercury finding its way into your system then you are probably looking for special ways to introduce omega fatty acids into your diet without also consuming fish. Omega 3 and 6 are necessary, AND it’s not necessary to consume any kind of fish in order to […]

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East Coasting: A Photo Essay – Jackie Shea

Following up with last week’s post, this is an update of how it’s been going on the East Coast. In summary: better than expected! I’ve been almost myself. It’s been exciting to watch myself do a lot of the things that I couldn’t do even six months ago. Getting off of the plane last week, […]

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Healthy Enough to Feel Like a Lunatic – Jackie Shea

THE PART OF GETTING WELL YOU CAN’T BE PREPARED FOR: I am red and dizzy, hot and overtired sitting at LAX waiting to board a flight to NYC. It’s my first time solo in an airport without wheelchair assistance in almost 2 years. It’s a flight that I’ve diligently avoided for over 2 years- unable […]

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What’s Going On? – Jackie Shea

It was forty-six years ago that Marvin Gaye was wondering what the fuck was going on. People were coming back (or not coming back) from Vietnam having suffered terribly, drug-use was peaking, and police-brutality was a common response to young activists. But what’s forty-six years? There has been suffering, fighting, hate, and a whole lot […]

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Just Keep Swimming – Jackie Shea

I said, “I am down, lonely and afraid.” To better help you understand how I’ve felt over the last couple years, I used the analogy of a person laid out on the concrete, getting their face bashed in. I asked all of you to meet me down there, hold me, ask me where it hurts, […]

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I DON’T LIE. – Jackie Shea

If you read my post yesterday, you know about that time I went hiking in $5.00, child-size, Calvin Klein boxer briefs AND my boots. Here’s a photo of that for your enjoyment: If you read my post yesterday, you know that I’m still grieving my trusty, rusty hiking boots that served me well for like […]

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