I told my physical therapist today that the VA would be calling within the next week to set up the approval for my next round of physical therapy. This is rare. Normally there are months in between approvals where veterans receive no help and watch their ailment get worse in a backward slide. My PT said that I should write a book about all of my dealings with the VA, sharing the tips and tricks... » Continue Reading
It's not really her fault; not completely. Madison was born before her parents even really knew each other, back when they liked each other and the idea of being in love. Her father did everything for her when she was an infant. It was difficult to convince him to let anyone hold her other than himself. When Madison was just a little older than two, her father left - disappeared. He had realize... » Continue Reading
I am spending time today deleting my photos off of Facebook; it feels symbolic of the people in my life. Is there something wrong with me? The rules seem simple, and yet... On Facebook, the photos represent memories; in real life people hold similar meanings. My sister, Shari, took advantage of me for years, and I allowed it because of the memories we held together. The problem is that the onl... » Continue Reading