I’m finally sharing my story… because you might know a teen just like me

POTS awareness

Some of y’all might know that I do online school. I think the thing that most people wonder, but rarely ask, is why the heck did you switch from regular school to online school? Well, the answer is short: I was sick. And not a “dope” or “too cool for school” kind of sick, but a “I can’t get out of bed” kinda sick. I have something called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS for short. It sounds scary, but I promise it’s not. I’m doing great now that I have a ... ...Continue Reading

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Getting giffy with it

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Happy Weekend... just some fun to enjoy. (I hope you got my reference to "Getting Jiggy with It" by Will Smith!)   When my mom asks me if I would like to join her for a run. And then immediately after asking me, she tells me that I'm joining her anyway.     How I feel after I give a waiter or waitress a big fat tip. Trying to figure out math homework. Actually, any homework. When someone suggests froyo. Attempting to fit in during a ... ...Continue Reading

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Flirty v. Dirty

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It's my morning custom to cleanse my head from the day before and a ritualistic beginning to my new day. Running's always been my daily inspiration, my therapy, my happy place, my solitude, my weight watcher, my whatever I need it to be. No music is needed, I'm in my head hearing only my feet and seeing only my thoughts and the trees. "Mumble... mumble ____ your pussy," he yelled whizzing by on his bike, rudely interrupting my zen run. Yes, my ZEN run. Some wimpy #@hole on a bike had the ... ...Continue Reading

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