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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.

Tuesdays With Tyler: Halloween at Tyler’s House!

I say Tyler’s house, because he has been the main thrust of our Halloween decorations.  I have collected plenty of decorations over the years but if there were no Tyler, neither Grant nor I would have been motivated to put … Continue reading

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At the Endocrinologist’s: Confusion Reigns

Before you read this post you may want to read The Walking Dead in which I describe my first trip to the endocrinologist.  I am so confused I find this a very difficult post to write! Earlier this week I … Continue reading

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What is My Current Profile Photo on Face Book?

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 4)  Share the story behind your current Facebook profile photo. Unlike most bloggers out there I do not have a Facebook for this blog.  It’s something I’ve had on my “to do” list for, … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Spookley the Square Pumpkin!

When Tyler was a month old, five years ago, Grant eagerly bought our son a couple of Halloween books.  The only problem was they were for toddlers, at least.  “We can’t read these to him!” I said, laughing.  “Oh, I … Continue reading

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For Alexa

This is my first time writing a Memorial Post for someone, and I can only pray that my writing and thoughts will be able to portray the wonderful woman Alexa was.  I asked for her help, too. Yesterday I was … Continue reading

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The Meeting With the School

On Wednesday Grant and I met with a child study team after receiving a call on Friday that Tyler was being disruptive in school, had speech delays, and fine and motor skill delays. I first lamented the fact that I have … Continue reading

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The Easiest Speech Ever!

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 3)  Speech!  Tell about a time you had to speak or present in front of a group of people. For being a college graduate who majored in Communications, I have never had to … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: The Fall Festival!

One of the things I love about living where we do is that you can be in New York City one weekend and down on the farm the next.  All of you people who make fun of New Jersey think about … Continue reading

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Review and Contest for Cleopatra, A Life

I read Cleopatra A Life as a member of the From Left to Write book club. I was given a free copy as a member of this book club, however, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.   When I … Continue reading

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The School Called

Yesterday afternoon I woke up from my nap about half an hour before Tyler gets home from school. Grant was just sitting on the couch.  “You better sit down”, he said.  I didn’t get my disability, someone has died, are … Continue reading

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