Life
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Living With Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy: What We Wish We’d Known
When my husband was diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy, it went into his chart & nothing else. No explanation, no guidance, just us left to piece it together ourselves. Here’s what we’ve learned about temp regulation, blood pressure drops, hypoglycemia unawareness, & the emotional toll nobody warns you about. Continue reading
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How Moving (and Real Life) Completely Changed the Way I Game
From a dedicated gaming room to a shared bedroom setup, here’s how moving, my husband’s health, and more, completely changed the way I play, from bone conduction earbuds to blanket-muffled controllers. Continue reading
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What Nobody Tells You About Loving Someone With Type 1.5 Diabetes (LADA)
Misdiagnosed as type 2, then years later almost missed again, here’s the real story of my husband’s LADA (type 1.5) diabetes journey. From insulin pens to a pump lost to insurance, the highs, the lows, and where to find real help if you’re navigating this too. Continue reading
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I Used to Live for Multiplayer. Now I Just Want to Play Alone
On old Xbox party chat nights, the best friend I met through gaming, and why single player fits my life better now. Continue reading
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If I Had to Put 2026 in a Box
If you had to put 2026 in a time capsule, what would you choose? Here are my three picks, and why they say more about this moment than I expected. Continue reading
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When Your Kids Become Your Fandom Dealers
I spent years raising little nerds. Now they are adults, and somehow I am the one getting homework assignments about anime and video games. Continue reading
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The Hyperfixation Effect
Your brain found something. Now it won’t let go. Hyperfixation is that thing where one show, game, or fandom quietly takes over your whole brain and you are completely fine with it. Here’s what it feels like, why it happens, and a few of mine. Continue reading
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Things I Thought I’d Outgrow (But Here We Are)
I was convinced I’d eventually outgrow certain things. I’m turning 47 in May. That more mature version of me has not shown up yet. Continue reading
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When You’re Exhausted but Your Brain Refuses to Sleep
Waking up exhausted and unable to sleep is a special kind of frustration. If you’ve ever felt this tug-of-war between a tired body and a racing mind, you are not alone. Continue reading
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Sharing Space: Wildlife in My Central Florida Backyard
Sitting under our gazebo in Central Florida, I watched two lizards duel like tiny scaly wrestlers, raccoons leave handprints, and squirrels perform aerial acrobatics. Our backyard isn’t just a yard – it’s an ecosystem. Continue reading
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