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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.

And Then There Are Those Who Eat Their Young

Warning:  There is some rough language here, not as bad as some other posts, but a little.  You could always stop if it gets too much for you because it is some important stuff. My life is at a good … Continue reading

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All in the Family: A Joke Fondly Remembered

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt #4) Share a joke that always makes you laugh. I remember hearing this joke several times when I was a child and it really stuck with me.  It was told by one of … Continue reading

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Almost Wordless Wednesday: Can’t Get a Break in the Bedroom

  I finally get a night where Tyler actually does not sleep in my bed, and instead of my husband spending the night there, my best bud decides to take over the empty spot.  Well…I’ve known her the longest so … Continue reading

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Story and Contest! Win a Beautiful Anklet for the Summer!

First, the amazing story.  In February I did a contest with Michelle of Hope in Bracelets.  The winner of the contest was a woman named Caren who wrote to me about whom she would be giving the bracelet to: “My … Continue reading

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Friday Fragments!

I fell asleep drinking a cup of coffee, it’s 2:30 a.m., technically Saturday.  Let’s see how this is going to go! “Friday Fragments” are bits and pieces of your week that are usually brief; too short for a stand-alone post, … Continue reading

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Mama Sicks Favorite T.V. Shows Ever, no Arguments from Anyone!

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop (Laptop update, oh, dont even ask!  I got my laptop back and the same problem is happening again!  It works at a smails pace.  I used to love Apple but they are not delivering … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Pre-School Graduation

In true Mama Sick or other chronically ill person fashion, I am really late in putting up Tylers graduation pictures! Tyler graduated June 22nd!   I want to thank all who came to the graduation, my brother and his wife, … Continue reading

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My First Friday Fragments!

I am linking up for the first time ever over at Mrs.4444’s Half-Past Kissin’ Time’s Friday Fragments! “Friday Fragments are bits and pieces of your week that are usually brief; too short for a stand-alone post, but too good to … Continue reading

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My Last Date

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop 1.) Describe a memorable first date. This prompt is the perfect opportunity to tell you about something that I have never written about on my blog; how I met my husband.  It is, actually, … Continue reading

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Each to His Own But Someone is Always Doing Something

I read The Unxpected Circumnavigation:  Unusual Boat, Unusual People- Part 1 by Christi Grab as part of a member of the From Left to Write book club.  I was given a free copy as part of the book club.  This post … Continue reading

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