Category Archives: depression

Blue Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been feeling out of sorts all day long. I kept putting off writing this post, then I decided to write about how I feel. I’m in the midst of a separation but not actually living in separate spaces yet. … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage of Desire by Alison Gresik

Posted on December 13, 2016 by lana1967

I had to re-read this book before I put it on the list of Books That Should Be on Your List. It had been a while, so I wanted to see if Alison’s story stood the test of a little … Continue reading →

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What the Heck Is Sick Lit?

Posted on October 13, 2016 by lana1967

That is an unfamiliar term I noticed in passing while reading Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things. The mother of one of the main characters was reading a novel for her book club that she called “sick lit.” So, of course, … Continue reading →

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Caregivers’ Blues

Posted on October 12, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been trying to figure out how to review this book. I definitely get that it’s black humor, and I didn’t LOL when I was reading it. But I also didn’t STOP reading until it was over. I can totally … Continue reading →

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Tsundoku

Posted on October 6, 2016 by lana1967

Am I the only creative person with a disability or a chronic illness who has this problem? I can’t seem to help myself. Now that I have started requesting copies of books to review, it’s getting out of control. I … Continue reading →

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Discovering Your Writing Self

Posted on October 1, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been struggling with my writing process for a while, and Andi showed me why. I’ve been trying to do what other people do in their writing lives, and it simply doesn’t work for me. I need routines, rituals, and … Continue reading →

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Quick! Check This Out Before The Price Goes Up!

Posted on September 18, 2016 by lana1967

Before I got too far into it, I had to stop reading and post to my friends on Facebook about this book. I have friends who share her illnesses and others who are writers and some who fit both categories. … Continue reading →

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Books Are My Friends

Posted on July 7, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve spent more time than usual lately reading. I’ve been reading and reviewing on Amazon and Goodreads. It helps me feel a certain kind of comfort, introducing my friends to others. I’m NOT organized, but I like filing and shelving … Continue reading →

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Hiding Behind a Mask

Posted on July 1, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been seeing commercials for one of those new psych meds that doctors add to a medication to help it along. Since we talk about barriers to creativity when you’re disabled, let’s bring this one up. Depression that isn’t treated … Continue reading →

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Apparently I Don’t Like Change

Posted on May 27, 2016 by lana1967

I’m struggling to do things in my life differently than I ever have before. I’m trying to believe that there are people out there who are reading this blog, so I keep going, no matter what is trying to keep … Continue reading →

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