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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: Red Light

Although I’d like to pretend that life with Tyler is all smiles and sunshine, (wouldn’t we all with our kids?) we do go through some rough times with him. In the last few months Tyler has developed a temper which … Continue reading

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A Letter to My Future Teenage Son

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt #4:  A Letter to Your Future Teen Dear Tyler: I know that this is going to be a hard letter to write and at the end I will probably be bawling my eyes out. … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Afternoon Out

On Saturday I felt well enough (finally!) to take Tyler to the mall for boots (finally!).  I didn’t think we’d be lucky enough to actually find boots this late in the season but I at least wanted to get his … Continue reading

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Win Tickets To See The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the State Theatre in New Brunswick!

(I was given tickets to see the puppet show by the State Theatre) President’s Day (February 21st) is Family Day at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ! If you are home with your little ones that day there are … Continue reading

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I Always Feel Left Out

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 3.)  Describe a time when you felt left out. When you suffer from chronic illness and pain, there are a lot of celebrations that either you can no longer attend, or, if you force … Continue reading

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When Kids Attack!

Tyler is a rough and tumble, energetic, typical four-year-old boy.  It seems like he is always running around or jumping up and down.  Sometimes, by accident he will run into me, or he will spontaneously decide to jump on me … Continue reading

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Review and Contest For The Swan Thieves

I read  The Swan Thieves as a member of the From Left to Write book club.  I was given a free copy as part of the book club but this review is totally my own opinion. The Swan Thieves, by Elizabeth … Continue reading

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A Letter For The International Day of Acceptance

To my followers, my friends, Today is The International Day of Acceptance, a day to start conversations, make new friends and educate people about anyone who is disabled; be it someone like myself who has Lupus and often can not … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: “What’s That Smell?”

Okay, I admit it, the title was meant to draw you in.  (It’s my blog and I can call my posts what I want to!) The above though is true.  But it was said to me by Tyler, in response to … Continue reading

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January 20th is The International Day of Acceptance

I am letting you know about The International Day of Acceptance early in case people would like to blog or tweet about it.  I will also blog about it on that day. As people with disabilities we have rights, opinions, … Continue reading

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