Chronically Meg
Bio
Disabled. Witch. Pagan. Satanist. Skeptic.
Stories (15/0)
Paganism Found Me
I previously wrote an article called “A Church of Abusers” (feel free to check out that article also), talking about my experiences in the christian church and with christianity in general. I briefly mentioned in that article that I am now a pagan witch and that being on this path has helped, not only my mental health, but helped me discover who I truly am.
By Chronically Meg3 years ago in Longevity
A Church of Abusers
TW: Homophobic Slurs Referenced I remember constantly being told that gay people were going to hell. That “those f*gs are abominations” and that “tr*nnys are of the devil”. I also remember the sick feeling in my stomach each time I heard those things. Because, according to them, I was going to hell. I was an abomination. I was of the devil.
By Chronically Meg3 years ago in Humans
We Have Work To Do
A big sigh of relief has swept over the nation today as Joe Biden is declared the next president of the United States. A tyrant had been running the show for the past for years and America finally decided to kick him off center stage. There is hope for the first time in what seems like forever! It seems like, for the first time in so long, we can finally again live up to our name, the land of the free.
By Chronically Meg3 years ago in The Swamp
Spoonie Recipes for a Low Spoon Day!
I have three chronic conditions that are constantly draining the life out of me like an alien parasite is sucking on my life-force. But, I have people that I have to cook for (my dad is a disaster in the kitchen), so, when I’m having a really rough, low spoons day, I need something quick and easy to whip up for supper that isn’t going to wipe me out! I’m going to share some of my go-to recipes with you!
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Feast
Being Mad at Earthquakes
Being mad at my chronic illness is like being mad at an earthquake. I can totally be mad at an earthquake. They are very dangerous at times, making buildings fall and destroying lives (and, sometimes, causing other natural disasters, like dominoes), annoying others, making me shaky and fall everywhere (I live on a fault line, it happens a lot). But being angry at that earthquake does not change the fact that it is happening. It is outside of my control, I can't stop it. So, being angry at it, while ok, does nothing to change it, because I just can't.
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Longevity
The Holidays Aren't for Me!
I promise I’m not a Grinch, but I might be skipping out on the Holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving and Christmas and I love decorating for them (and will continue to do so in my own home). It’s my extended family that makes it very hard around holiday time. I wrote an article about “Becky” (which is up on my Vocal profile, please check it out), my aunt who is ableist and tends to point out basically everything she thinks I’m doing wrong in my life.
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Families
Spoonie Tips for Surviving Winter
Due to my fibromyalgia, the cold is no longer my friend. In fact, I hate being cold! Ned Stark can take his winter back and stick it up his butt! But I can continue my angry ranting about the extreme cold later on Twitter. Today, I'm going to give you some tips and tricks I use to stay warmer (or, at least, TRY and stay warm) in the winter months.
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Longevity
Self-Care Routine for my Spoonie Soul
Disclaimer: this is my self-care routine. Feel free to try any of the things mentioned in this article if you feel you are able to do so and that it will help you. If you feel that any of these things may cause you pain or harm (or an allergic reaction), please don't do them! Thank you!
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Longevity
My Own Worst Enemy
I remember, in high school, we were tasked with an assignment to write on the importance of electric cooperatives for a writing contest. The contest was, unsurprisingly, hosted by our local electric cooperatives (or electric company for those who don't know what that is) and the winner would get an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., our nation's capital.
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Motivation
- Top Story - November 2019
My Spoonie Essentials Top Story - November 2019
Living with chronic pain/illness makes daily life much more challenging. I have fibromyalgia (which means I hurt all over, and I’m tired all the time, and this really sucks), and have acquired—both before, and even more so after my diagnosis—things that help me function more like a human, and less like a bundle of burning nerves! Here are some of those things I have acquired, and some helpful tips to also help you become more human-like too.
By Chronically Meg4 years ago in Longevity