Emily Cullen is a pen-name. A former local radio personality for seven years, I still remain active in the voiceover business. My husband, “Grant”, and I have been married since 2002 and have already experienced the “worse, “poorer, ” and “sickness ” of marriage. We both suffer from chronic illnesses and diseases which have progressed. My diseases include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and most, recently and seriously, Lupus.
Despite all of the challenges we have faced, we were able to have a little boy, “Tyler,” born in September of 2006, which is the best thing to ever happen to us. Tyler has been classified as a “special needs” child with diagnoses which include Anxiety, OCD, and Tourette’s Syndrome. We also share our home with two cats.
We live in New Jersey and I enjoy reading fiction and learning more about taking care of my son. Before my son, I used to enjoy watching movies…watching television for that matter! Before Lupus I enjoyed fine dining and fine wine.
No longer able to work, I am now wondering, “What will I do with the rest of my (somewhat) young life?” Blogging sounds like a good start!
Dear “Emily:”
Enjoyed reading your posts about your precious son.
“Tyler” is a beautiful little boy and I can see why you’d want to blog about him. I can fully understand the challenges you have with illnesses and the consequences because of them. My husband has interstitial cystitis, ulcerative colitis and fibromyalgia, takes tons of medication and is permanently disabled. It’s been the biggest challenge of our lives, since he was the strongest man I ever knew before. But we are finding ways to manage within the confines of his illnesses.
I am curious, though. You mentioned you were a radio personality a while back. Why don’t you use your real name to get the word out about your blog, so that you can make some real income from it? With a high-profile name, you could rake in the bucks using affiliate marketing on your site, or even selling e-books or other products.
Just curious.
Wishing you the BEST with this blog.
–Sherry
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Hi Emily,
Sorry you are having lots of problems with health and medication. I was sick for decades and I’m still far from well, but the chronic pain is no more. I was prescribed a simple medicine and it works like magic. It’s not suitable for you unfortunately. My point is you make the best of life, even if it’s filled with pain and hope for the best. It can happen. I have just stopped taking addictive drugs and I’m getting a better quality of life – and blogging!
Best wishes from England
Mike Maynard
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Thanks for following me on twitter, We are having a Lupus Health Expo 2012 in Atlanta, My wife has Lupus and I am determined to get a cure. I could use as much help getting the word out as possible. please visit our web site for the details on the expo, I am seeking Vendors that can offer help: Clothing, healthy eating, sun protection, ect. There is no miracle cure but there are steps that can be taken to manage the day better. Any help you can give me would be great. Feel free to call my office 877-467-7726 Leonard
I love that you’ve found blogging and writing so fulfilling and also using it to reach out to others. What a winning combination. Glad I stopped by. Best wishes to you, “Emily,” and to your family.
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