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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.

My Mother and I, and The Ways We See Parenting

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 2.) Not your mother’s daughter…how do you parent differently than your mother did? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? When I saw this prompt, an overwhelming sense of dread came over me. … Continue reading

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My Grandmother and I

I read Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away, by Christie Watson as a member of the From Left to Write book club.  I was given a free copy as part of the book club.  This post was inspired by this book. (I … Continue reading

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My 2nd Blogiversary! The Mission Continues

(I am writing this on my husbands computer because mine is temporarily out of commission.  His plural/quotation key does not work, I do not have that bad of a grammar problem.  Okay, on with the show!) I have to say … Continue reading

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NJ Moms: Win Tickets to See Barney Live in Concert!

Kids and Barney go together like macaroni and cheese! And now, the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ along with the Vee Corporation presents “Barney Live in Concert – Birthday Bash!”  A brand new, interactive live stage concert, this show … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: At the Dentist or “Marathon Man*”

Earlier this month, I took Tyler to the dentist.  Tyler does not do well with doctors or dentists, or even haircuts for that matter. He does worse that your average child because of his Tourette’s Syndrome, OCD, and Anxiety.  Whenever … Continue reading

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How I Met My Best Friend

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 4.) Describe how you met your best friend. I first moved out on my own for good when I was 26 years old.  I had moved in with a co-worker and towards the end of … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Mother’s Day Weekend: Chronic Illness Style!

Mother’s Day weekend was kind of a mixed bag for me, of good, bad and ugly. My mother is here visiting until tomorrow and we both attended Tyler’s school for the annual Mother’s Day “Muffins With Mom”.  We were the … Continue reading

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Can You Help?

I have had been friends with Karen through Twitter, ButYouDontLookSick, and she is also a reader of my blog. She is temporarily in trouble and all I can do is ask for your help.  She has Fibromyalgia so badly that … Continue reading

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My Teenage Crush…Where is He Now?

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 3.)  A Boy You Had a Crush on…Where Is He Now? I was a “late bloomer”, dating no one and kissing just one boy in my four years of high school.  I “blossomed” into a … Continue reading

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Mama’s At..

…Technorati today, talking to a former classmate of mine who’s father died in 9/11.  Chris had some powerful views on the death of Osama Bin Laden and he wasn’t afraid to get his opinion out there.  I hope you will … Continue reading

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