September full of visitors
This month has been packed full of visitors, many of whom we hadn’t had the opportunity to see in years! This weekend was no exception — our friend Trisha came […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Top 10 coping strategies for dealing with B12 deficiency
Today concludes Vitamin B12 Awareness Week and so I thought I’d share my coping strategies for dealing with this debilitating, chronic illness. Educate yourself as much as possible. Find experts, […]
Facing a needle phobia to give myself daily injections
About seven months ago I was diagnosed with a chronic disease called Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia, which requires Vitamin B12 injections for the rest of my life. I have a lifelong needle […]
At age 33 I learned why I’d been sick all my life
How I finally got diagnosed with B12 Deficiency/Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia I’d been suffering from severe daily migraines for several years. The doctors didn’t know why and no medication or treatment […]
Sharing our B12 stories makes us all feel less alone
I’ve been sick most of my life and no one knew why until I was 33 and nearly bedridden. It’s not an easy story to share. I’ve been trying all […]
Incredible Resources for B12 Deficiency
This week is Vitamin B12 Awareness Week — a disease that affects me greatly. I’ve tried to learn as much as I could about it since my diagnosis earlier this year. […]
How physical therapy has helped my B12 deficiency
Today I was back at Physical Therapy. I started about five months ago because I was struggling to walk due to severe Vitamin B12 deficiency (caused by Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia). […]
Not just a vitamin — Raising B12 awareness
Today starts Vitamin B12 Awareness Week. This is a big deal to me because I suffer from severe B12 deficiency caused by Pernicious Anemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency is somewhat common (with varied […]
Sisterly reunion
September has been filled with reunions for the Nosy Parker family — and today I was fortunate to reunite with one of my absolute best friends ever. Angelina and I […]
A fun reunion between old friends
Today the Nosy Parker family was reunited with a dear friend. Mama met Julie when she started working at Apple many years ago. Julie has been a great friend — and […]
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