Author Archives: erinparker75

Summer of Change

Posted on September 19, 2022 by erinparker75

I had such a fire to write yesterday, but now that fire is gone. Can I stoke the flame (ha….originally, I wrote “blame” and I wonder if that’s a Freudian slip) if I sit here long enough and let my … Continue reading →

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The Rule of Three

Posted on November 9, 2021 by erinparker75

Three deaths have happened within the past two months. First to go was my grandfather. In order to get back to Texas, I had scheduled my bereavement leave for October when his Celebration of Life was planned. Naturally, crazy family … Continue reading →

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tacos = life

Posted on August 16, 2021 by erinparker75

Hi y’all. Life update ➜ I’m a nurse and live in the mountains now!! This blog has changed so much since the days of yore when Marissa started this website for me, insisting I capture my travels on something more … Continue reading →

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The One with The Parentheses

Posted on July 8, 2018 by erinparker75

Happy anniversary to my body!!! Four years now. My surgery anniversary is always a special day for me. I like to reflect on the magical man who came into my life to change it forever (Dr. Mangal) and how he … Continue reading →

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Endo Belly Love

Posted on September 12, 2017 by erinparker75

[I’m not going to talk about Harvey. It’s too soon, and my dearest friends and family have been through horrifying experiences because of it.] ************************************************************************************* Hey you little scamps! I’ve got some news: I’m pregnant.   Hahahaha jk. The REAL … Continue reading →

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Stay Sexy And Don’t Get Murdered

Posted on October 18, 2016 by erinparker75

That’s the tagline behind my new podcast obsession – My Favorite Murder. I’ve been binge-listening since I discovered it. Here’s a little secret I’m harboring: I’ve always had a life-long fear of being murdered. For reals. And I always thought … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part four)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

Turns out, Zoloft was the magic pill. It took about 3 weeks of dosage adjusting to completely stabilize and I’m now a different person. I haven’t been depressed since early February. This is SENSATIONAL for me. I can’t believe I … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part three)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

I was very hopeful that the meds would work. 2 weeks later, I’m still sobbing uncontrollably every day. I feel like there is someone sitting on my chest – this heaviness that I can’t explain, like a vice of sadness … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part two)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

But, where to begin? I remember from one of my Ginsberg tests that I produce very low levels of dopamine and serotonin, so the first thing I did was look up what low levels do to your body and brain. … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part one)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

…and other lies we are always told… Finally I’m back! There is a reason I’ve been gone. Not just because I felt like ignoring my 5 readers. I love you guys! I would never push you away. Unless I am … Continue reading →

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