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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.

10 Reasons Why I Hate Fall

In homage to my blog sisters who wrote posts about why Fall is their favorite time of the year, I write this post: 10 Reasons Why I Hate Fall: 1.  Every one loves the cooler temperatures of Autumn.  I hate … Continue reading

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Robert Schimmel: The Life and Death of a Comedian Forced to Become Invisible

Comedian Robert Schimmel died last month at the age of 60. Whether or not you agreed with his lifestyle (he left his first wife for his daughter’s friend, and married and divorced her), if you knew his work you couldn’t … Continue reading

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Review and Discount For the Big Apple Circus!

I was given tickets to see this show. When I first got seated last night and took a look around me under the Big Top of the Big Apple Circus, I have to admit I thought to myself “This circus … Continue reading

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…And Then I Panicked

This post was inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. It was early summer of 2007 and Tyler was about nine months old.  Grant had been put on a new medication and just wasn’t feeling right.  He was seeing “flashes” and was … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: And Family!

I didn’t feel any better for the rest of my trip and wound up staying home on Sunday too.  Still feeling sick now too, but that’s not what Tuesdays With Tyler is all about!  And this post is all about … Continue reading

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Feeling Crappy in Cleveland

After our flight being delayed for two hours we made it to Cleveland.  Tyler did very well coping with the delay and loved the flight.  Plus for our inconvenience the airline gave the whole plane Direct TV so Sponge Bob … Continue reading

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Over the River and Through the Woods…

Okay, so we aren’t taking a sleigh, but we are going to grandma’s house…and grandpa’s! Tomorrow we are flying to Cleveland.  My in-laws, who treat me like a daughter, have not seen my son in so long!  I can’t wait … Continue reading

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Finally Ready to Tell Our Story

This post was inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Tell us about a day you were sure you wouldn’t get through. When I saw this writing prompt something immediately came to mind, the worst day of my life. I didn’t … Continue reading

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Win Tickets to See Curious George Live!

I have been given a four pack of tickets to see Curious George Live, although I have not seen the show yet. Curious George was a favorite of mine as a child and I couldn’t wait to read the books … Continue reading

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The End of Invisible Illness Awareness Week, 2010

As we wrap up Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, 2010, I end with my part in this year’s project, which I wrote about here.  With the theme being “Each One Can Reach One”, the idea was to put sticky notes … Continue reading

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