Eileen Davis
Bio
Wannabe linguist. Wannabe novelist. Blogger. Poet. Avid reader. Boy mom. Have bipolar 2. Experience bisexual attraction. Love America. Love China. English language BA from BYU.
Stories (63/0)
It's a Blessing to Be a Burden
At some point, most of us feel like we are a burden to others. When we struggle mentally, emotionally, or physically, we may feel like a burden because we require additional care. We cannot fulfill all of our physical and emotional needs without assistance. It’s oh-so frustrating to rely on others for our basic needs. This summer I struggled with additional anxiety and feeling like a burden too.
By Eileen Davis2 years ago in Psyche
How Did Utah's School Mask Policy Affect My Sons with Speech Delays?
August 2020 As an infant and toddler, my youngest son had frequent ear infections. The infections were indicative of fluid retention in his middle ear. The fluid prevented his eardrums from vibrating properly, thus causing conductive hearing loss. The doctor placed ear tubes in his ears two years ago so his middle ear can drain since his Eustachian tubes weren't draining properly.
By Eileen Davis2 years ago in Education
Lehi High Chemistry Teacher Let Fear Turn into Bullying Some Students
Scrolling through Facebook, a post mentioned chemistry teacher Leah Kinyon’s berating students on the first day of school. I searched through the news and my Facebook feed. Some parents on Facebook understandably called for her to be fired. After school on the first day, Alpine School District put the teacher on administrative leave. In the afternoon, the district announced she was no longer an employee (either fired or resigned).
By Eileen Davis2 years ago in The Swamp
A Former Teen's Advice to Graduating Seniors
I graduated 20 years ago. I feel nostalgic seeing photos and memories classmates are posting on social media. The difficulties blur into happier, sometimes bittersweet memories. I learned from my mistakes and have some regrets. But I can't change my decisions and I also learned from my successes and failures.
By Eileen Davis3 years ago in Education
The Language of Pregnancy
I calculate I have been pregnant for three years of my life (9x4=36/12=3). My maternal great-grandmother had 11 children, so she was pregnant for eight years and three months of her life (9x11=99/12=8.25). If I were an elephant with an 18-22 month pregnancy, that could be six years to seven years and four months (18x4=72/12=6; 22x4=88/12=7.33). In elephant pregnancy years, my great-grandmother would have been pregnant for 16 years and six months to 20 years and 5ish weeks (18x11=198/12=16.5; 22x11=242/12=20.16).
By Eileen Davis3 years ago in Families
Hope's Returning. Spring Is Coming!
Daffodils will bloom in a few weeks. Next will be the tulips. In late spring, the heady scent of irises and lilac will fill the air. (We will be able to smell them better without wearing a mask outside.) Buds and blossoms will come on the trees in April. By May leaves will shade us from the sun.
By Eileen Davis3 years ago in Motivation
How Can We Help Someone with Suicidal Thoughts?
This post is personal advice and not a professional opinion. Burnout has been worse this year for myself and others. Personally, I have self-harmed multiple times and tried to die by suicide twice and I know of four adults who have died by suicide recently. I believe we all know someone who has passed away or is suffering emotionally, besides those suffering from COVID-19.
By Eileen Davis3 years ago in Psyche
