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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 Blogaversary!

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Also part of my first time Friday link-up with Being Fibro Mom! 1. Throwback Thursday: Choose a photo from a previous May and write a poem or a blog post. On May 19, 2009 … Continue reading

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Book Reviews!

This post is inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 4. Book reviews! These reviews are taken from my goodreads profile. I hope you will follow me on there! No spoiler here, this book starts out with 11 year old … Continue reading

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One of a Chronically Ill Parent’s Worst Fears

I had a pretty good Mother’s Day. Jacques made chocolate chip pancakes and other goodies and Grant came over and of course there was Tyler with his precious Mother’s Day gifts! I had hoped to be able to go for … Continue reading

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I Am More Than My Diagnoses!

I am participating today in the linky #besidesmydiagnosis. If you would like to link up you can do so at The Girl With the 5 Lads. You do not have to be a blogger to participate! As I was answering … Continue reading

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Contest: Win an Adult Coloring Book!

Adult coloring books are everywhere right now and I am very pleased to be giving away a coloring book from artist Robin Maria Pedrero! I’ve been a fan of Robin’s for several years now. The birds and butterflies,flowers…the colors she … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday!

This post is inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt #1 Throwback Thursday: Choose a photo from a previous April and write a poem or a blog post. Okay I’m taking some liberties with this prompt in that this post … Continue reading

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The Neuropsychiatric Test, etc.

After waiting five months, I finally took my neuropsychiatric test also known as a neuropsychological test. For the last couple of years, I have been having difficulty with memory, including forgetting what simple things are called, forgetting conversations and losing … Continue reading

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Book Reviews!

This post is inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 2. Book review! Here are a few books I’ve read recently that I really liked. I keep track on goodreads and I hope you will follow me there! Retired English … Continue reading

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Patty Duke: A Spokesperson for Bipolar Disorder

(Trigger Warning: Patty Duke had bipolar disorder. Some of her symptoms discussed in this post may be upsetting to some.) When I heard that Patty Duke died earlier this week at age 69 from sepsis of a ruptured intestine, I … Continue reading

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Right! Click! Paste!

This post is courtesy of Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 2. Open a blank blog post and “right click paste” in the body of the post…what was pasted? Explain it. I am rereading a few of Sue Grafton’s alphabet mystery series, … Continue reading

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