Rachel

I work in healthcare, so I'm going to be coy about certain aspects of my job. I have a wonderful supportive husband, and four demanding but lovable cats. I'm a writer, a knitter/spinner/weaver, a young stroke survivor, and a type 2 diabetic.

Journey of a Young Stroke Survivor – Next Stop, Neuro Floor, and Can I Go Home Now?

Rachel
2019-03-042019-03-03

The journey began here and continued here. Dr. Google never went to medical school. Please visit an actual health care provider – a physician, a… Read More »

Tech Support – In Praise of Myabetic

Rachel
2019-03-012019-02-24

As I wrote in Wednesday’s post, there’s a lot I have to tote around as a diabetic. Fortunately, there’s a market to fill that need.… Read More »

My Type 2 Diabetic Life – Surprise, Supplies!

Rachel
2019-02-272019-02-24

There’s a lot to tote around when you’re a diabetic. Good thing I have a big purse, because here’s what I need to carry: Glucometer… Read More »

Journey of a Young Stroke Survivor – ER, ICU, and Other Hospital Alphabet Soup

Rachel
2019-02-252019-02-24

The journey began here. Dr. Google never went to medical school. Please visit an actual health care provider – a physician, a nurse practitioner, or… Read More »

Living with not dying from disease

Rachel
2019-02-222019-02-22

My first week of blogging here, and wouldn’t you know it, I stumbled across this NY Times article written by a journalist who was diagnosed… Read More »

Tech Support: In Praise of Text Expanders

Rachel
2019-02-222019-02-22

This is not a sponsored post. I’m not being paid to write about cool stuff that makes my life easier. An earlier version of this… Read More »

Theft of intellectual property is still theft

Rachel
2019-02-212019-02-21

Y’know, I’ve had moments where I despaired that anybody would want to read my writing, but I’ve never been tempted to commit plagiarism. Why do… Read More »

My Type 2 Diabetic Life – Insulin, Fear of Needles, and Money Worries

Rachel
2019-02-202019-02-21

If there’s one thing everybody knows about diabetics, it’s that we need insulin. I’m a type 2 diabetic, which means my body has trouble producing… Read More »

Getting ready to say goodbye

Rachel
2019-02-192019-03-16

My oldest cat is named Sneakers. Her foster family called her that because she liked to hide in shoes. When I first saw her, she… Read More »

Journey of a Young Stroke Survivor – My Story Begins

Rachel
2019-02-182019-02-21

A quick definition: A “young stroke survivor” is somebody who’s had a stroke between the ages of 18 and 25. Unfortunately, our numbers are growing.… Read More »