Author Archives: My Bleeding Ink

The Other Side of the Bed

Posted on July 4, 2023 by My Bleeding Ink

Being born with Spina Bifida, Chiari II, hydrocephalus, and having all the secondary and tertiary effects from that, hospitals have become second nature in my 47 years of life. Hospitals. Surgeries. ERs. Second nature. Being part of the first generation … Continue reading →

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My Friend Michelle

Posted on January 17, 2022 by My Bleeding Ink

I’m pretty sure I met her in 2005 or 2006. I was immediately comfortable around her. But 2008…. that’s when we really bonded. She was kind and funny. Effortlessly funny. And that accent. That stereotypical Chicago accent! She had it … Continue reading →

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And the Beat Goes On…

Posted on October 27, 2021 by My Bleeding Ink

“Man up!” “Men don’t cry!” “Therapy is for pansies!” “Nobody wants to hear a dude whine.” But also: “I don’t want to bother anyone with my stuff.” “It’s not that bad.” “Could be worse.” “Other people have bigger problems.” It … Continue reading →

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