Category Archives: raw truths

The Dos and Don’ts of Talking to Disabled People

Posted on June 3, 2014 by J.C. Hannigan

Upon first glance, people don’t often know that I have a disability. I “look” normal. A closer glance would reveal the odd quirks and features of my body. The way my arms and legs curve, the scars scattered across my … Continue reading →

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Just When I Thought These Days Would Never End…

Posted on December 5, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

I was sitting on the couch last night with my sons, when an intense feeling of nostalgia hit me as I thought about the struggles of my days, both in the past and present. I remembered, wistfully, the days of … Continue reading →

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Breakdowns for Breakfast

Posted on October 2, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

{via} Day 2 of the sickness, and I now more than ever understand why some animals eat their young. Kidding. Kind of. Day 1 of the sickness wasn’t so terrible, or at least…it seems that way today. I was able … Continue reading →

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Just a Couch…

Posted on September 6, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

If you have a chronic pain disorder, you know how frustrating it is to hear “but it’s just [insert whatever activity here]” from somebody after you’ve asked for help, or confessed your difficulties with said task. I try my hardest … Continue reading →

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I’ve Persevered

Posted on August 27, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

Pain so great, it threatens to swallow me whole every time I stand to put one foot in front of the other. I’ve persevered. When my body has felt too exhausted, too wary and sore to move another inch, and … Continue reading →

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Caution: Prone to Tears

Posted on August 22, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

I’ve always been an incredibly emotional person. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I feel ALL the feels. Constantly. The last few days, I have been even more prone to tears, especially around my husband. I’m 99% sure … Continue reading →

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First & Foremost

Posted on August 6, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

I had to retract my offer to help out a family member at this time. I felt guilty, but with all the turmoil in our lives right now…and with how little money we have at the moment (see: none at … Continue reading →

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This Stalemate

Posted on August 4, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

[via] I haven’t been in a good place lately, emotionally. I have been withdrawn, stressed, unusually quiet, depressed and anxious — more so than usual. I’ve been feeling more days of despair than I care to admit. At times, things … Continue reading →

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Feeding My Soul

Posted on August 3, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

I saw this on a blog I read quite regularly, Two Little Jackson’s. Jess is an amazing mama kicking ass at single parenting, and her words are always so chillingly beautiful. She’s the reason why I decided to stop hiding … Continue reading →

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Bone Weary

Posted on July 30, 2013 by J.C. Hannigan

Bone weary. That kind of exhaustion that seeps through your every pore, the kind of dejection you feel when you’re so tired of being beaten down by life’s challenges. You try to better yourself, and your situation, but despite your … Continue reading →

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