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About mamasick

Emily Cullen is a pen-name. I suffer from chronic illnesses and diseases which include Bipolar Disorder, Asthma, Diabetes and Fibromyalgia. I had battled Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis but there is no longer evidence of me having these diseases and my Rheumatologist has declared them to be "burnt out" of my system. I am separated from my husband, “Grant”. Our son, “Tyler” was born in September of 2006 and suffers from tics and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and is delayed in fine and gross motor skills. In my blog I seek to let sick moms know that they are not the only ones going through this, and to educate people about what can happens when one becomes catastrophically ill. I also strive to break down stereotypes of what a “Welfare Mom” is like. Anything that I have gone through due to being sick, is written on the pages of Mama Sick.

The SmartTalk Women’s Series: A Great Holiday Gift, Plus Contest and Discount!

(I am working with SmartTalk in exchange for the opportunity to see these speakers at no cost to me, and for promotional opportunities for my blog.  I am not being monetarily compensated.) If you are looking for a unique, unforgettable … Continue reading

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Flannery O’Connor: A Woman With Lupus Who Accomplished Great Things

It is thanks to the comedian Norm MacDonald and his twitter bookclub @normsbookclub, that I for the past few months have been expanding my mind and reading things I would have never read before if it wasn’t for Norm and … Continue reading

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Awkward Thanksgiving Day Moments

The following was heard at and around the Thanksgiving table where we went for dinner: 1.  “You do that again to me and I will take this knife and stab you!” At the table, said by a man to his … Continue reading

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My Thanks to You

It gets hard to write a meaningful Thanksgiving Day post when one tries to be meaningful and thoughtful every day.  You read my blog, you know I am grateful and thankful for my family and friends (mostly) all of the … Continue reading

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Why I Just Said No to NaBloPoMo

Every November (okay a few Novembers, I’m not quite sure how many) thousands (maybe millions I’m not sure) of people take part in NaBloPoMo. For most of the world who do not know what this adorable abbreviation means, NaBloPoMo is … Continue reading

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Holding My Son’s Hand

Tonight you sleep next to me because you spilled water all over your bed. You have trouble getting to sleep because something I have read to you has scared you.  It amazes me what actually scares you and what I … Continue reading

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A Kitty Wedding Proposal

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 3.  Married?  Tell us how the question was popped. The story of how Grant and I met is so unique it was written about in different countries.  We have told it so many times, one … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: When Girls Attack!

Ever since Tyler has been in kindergarten he has told me he has not liked a fellow student I will call “Drizella”. This is unusual because Tyler has been in love with ladies big and small ever since he saw … Continue reading

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M is for Methadone

On and off, depending on the severity of my pain I have been taking a time-release narcotic in pill form.  It is a pill that is stronger than morphine and is given to me under the care of my primary … Continue reading

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Forgetting Everything I Knew

I read Expecting Adam as a member of the From Left to Write book club.  I was given a free copy of this book. This post is inspired by the book. Welcome to all of my fellow book club members or anyone … Continue reading

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