Category Archives: Strong Medicine

Have You Ever – Volume Nine – The Quitter Edition

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Meleah

  Have you ever tried really, really, really hard – and repeatedly – to make yourself feel better, but nothing seems to work? And no matter what you do, or how you do it, you just keep on getting sick, … Continue reading →

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I Can Haz The Flu

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Meleah
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What’s In Your Bag?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Meleah

Sometimes I wonder if I am the only person who feels the need to be completely prepared for any type of emergency at all times. Or, have I finally crossed the line into full-blown-crazyville? I will let you, my darling … Continue reading →

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The Reason Why – I Am The Queen of TMI

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Meleah

*WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT*   Once upon a time, there was a girl named Meleah. She was a free-spirited, good-time-having, happy-go-lucky, kind of girl, filled with whimsical hopes and dreams. She lived to laugh. And she liked to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Grey Gardens

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Meleah

  Well, people. It’s official. I’m old. I am old as fuck. But I am not talking in terms of age. I’m talking in terms of bodily functions. I am just plain old. Why? Well …   It’s not just … Continue reading →

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My Next Big Thing

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Meleah

I am happy to be participating in a blog hop called, “My Next Big Thing.” I was tagged by fellow blogger and writer, June O’Hara, of The Nuerosis Files and asked to answer ten questions about my most recent writing project. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year MoFos – Wrapping up 2012 – Welcoming 2013

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Meleah

  2012 was an interesting year for me, to say the least. I really took a beating health wise. But it wasn’t all bad. Let’s recap. Shall we? In January, my dearest friend “Melody” was forced to climb Broke Box … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Things Differently, Drama Drama, Family, Friends, Holidays, Humor, JCH quotes, Life, Links, Memes, NaBloPoMo, NaNoWriMo, Other Bloggers, Photos, Strong Medicine, Writing | 74 Comments

NaBloPoMo | Day 28: Seasons Greetings

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Meleah

Um… You know you spend a LOT of time at the hospital when they start sending you CHRISTMAS CARDS instead of just the usual bills. I’m not even kidding, y’all. I received a Happy Holidays/Seasons Greetings card from the technician … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 19: Full Body Scan

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Meleah

“The technician missed her vein! The injection didn’t go into her blood stream! Page Dr. Lizensczhacts! STAT!” The flustered nurse screamed across the Emergency Room. The skin on my arms bubbled up until it was covered with welts and blisters. … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo | Day 13: Knee Jerk Reactions

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Meleah

“The results of your MRI revealed an unspecified bone marrow abnormality in your right knee. Here’s a copy of the test results. Please contact either your rheumatologist or your family physician, as soon as possible, so they can determine whether … Continue reading →

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