A reflective look back at the unglamorous, unseen work of nursing — and the quiet pride of walking away with dignity, humor, and a lifetime of stories.
Category: Nursing Stories
Dancing in the Ruins
I ventured out on my own for the first time since the strokes — to see Above & Beyond live. It wasn’t just about music; it was about reclaiming independence, redefining healing, and realizing that moving on doesn’t mean leaving everything behind.
Sometimes You Just Gotta Talk About a Penis.
Sometimes You Just Gotta Talk About a Penis. Before we dive back into grief, trauma, or the slow-motion implosion of life post-loss, let me take a moment to tell you a story that’s equal parts embarrassing, educational, and oddly endearing. Sometimes, when life is weighed down by everything else, you need to laugh, cringe, and …
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Change Series: Part 2 – From Combat Boots to Compression Socks
As Joan Rivers used to say, Can we talk? In the last post, I covered the not-so-smooth landing that brought me out of the Army. Like a lot of former military folks, I’ve had moments—usually over a drink—where I’ve muttered, “I should’ve just stayed in.” But at the time, fresh …
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