Life Lessons: Big Bad Bertha & Me
My story of being a unique & genuine person in a world that would rather I learned how to “fit in.”
Welcome!
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.
Les Brown
Why Should You Follow This Blog?
I have spent the last 20 years of my life testing out new methods of ways to improve myself and my station in life. And although it’s likely a process that will take the rest of my life, I am able to provide others with some helpful advice on what to try (& what NOT to try) regarding:
- Living with Multiple Sclerosis
- Living with Mental Illness
- Training your mind to speak to you in positive thought
- Becoming body-positive (no matter your size!)
- And BONUS: I’m often witty, so you’ll at least be entertained!
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’
Audrey Hepburn
Who the F*** is Bertha?!
I haven’t known Bertha a terribly long time, but I didn’t like her from the start. I mean, sure, she started off fairly tame and she seemed inconsequential, but that was before she had even begun to show her true nature! Because of her, I have been in the hospital more times than I care to remember. She’s caused me to miss out on months of work in a job I once loved. Bertha caused me to leave several jobs – including that one – because she treated me so unkindly!
I may be getting ahead of myself, though…
Most recent blog posts will be here
Looking for older posts? Check here!
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
Theodore Roosevelt
Helpful Resources
National (USA):
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)
- Or Call: 1-800-344-4867 to be connected to your local chapter
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Or Call: 1-800-273-8255
Greater Twin Cities Metro Area & Rochester (MN) & Western Wisconsin:
- Noran Neurological Clinic (multiple locations)
- Or Call: (612) 879-1000 to schedule an appointment
- Mayo Clinic (general website; multiple locations – based in Rochester, MN)
- Neurology – Multiple Sclerosis
- All neurologists within the Mayo system who specialize in MS
- Psychiatry & Psychology
- All within the Mayo system who deal with mental health (& illnesses)
- Neurology – Multiple Sclerosis
- United Hospital (St Paul, MN)
- Hennepin County Medical Center (Minneapolis, MN)
Kansas City Metro Area will be added soon!
Be the CHANGE that you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
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