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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.

Going on Oprah…In My Mind!

This post was inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. When I saw the five choices for this week’s assignment I didn’t hesitate as to which one I would pick. I actually wrote to Oprah a few years ago asking her … Continue reading

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Sometimes the Right Pet is Waiting to Find You

This book was given to me at no cost as a member of the From Left to Write book club.  This post was inspired by this book. Cowboy & Wills by Monica Holloway is the true story of a little boy … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Sesame Place, Sick Parents’ Style

Yesterday we took Tyler to Sesame Place for the first time.   Luckily I had my handicapped placard that got us pretty close to the park entrance.  We had reserved a wheelchair, actually we had to pay for it, which … Continue reading

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Five Images of a Perfect Summer

This post was inspired by Mama’s Losin’ It!’s Writer’s Workshop. When I started to think about this topic, I thought of how my ideas of a perfect summer have changed throughout my life.  How in my early to mid 20s … Continue reading

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I Was Scammed and Don’t Want You to Be

I take part in the Sponsored Tweets advertising program, which up until now I was very pleased with, and will continue to be if they pull this advertiser. I always believe in recommending or advertising to my followers only legitimate … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Carnevale Italiano

I’m about a month behind in posting our summer activities!  We went to this nearby annual event in July. I think we took Tyler once, though before he was born I used to go all of the time!  You know … Continue reading

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Contest: Elmo’s Healthy Heroes!

Hey New York and New Jersey Moms, I am pleased to announce your family’s chance to win a family 4 pack of ticket vouchers to Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo’s Healthy Heroes!” When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs … Continue reading

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Dear Mommy,

This post was inspired by the writer’s workshop from Mama’s Losin’ It! Dear Mommy, I know a few weeks ago you and daddy sat me down and told me that you had a “Disease”, which is something that will never … Continue reading

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Tuesdays With Tyler: To the Beach or Bust Part 2

So, we did it and I lived to tell the tale!  Tyler woke up around 6:45 on Saturday morning and when I told him we were going to the beach he started crying and saying he didn’t want to go. … Continue reading

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Just Another Static Monday

I hate Mondays but not for the reason most people do as I no longer work, so I don’t have what my husband refers to as “Sunday Stress” leading to Monday Morning Dread and Panic. For me, every Monday is … Continue reading

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