It has been a little while since I posted. Honestly, the only reason I haven’t posted is that I have been reading and trying my best to avoid Christmas. I am unsure why, but I found it nearly impossible to get in the holiday spirit this year. Regardless of my feelings about Christmas, I hope you and your family had an amazing time and that you were able to spend the day with your loved ones. Even though I couldn’t get into the holiday spirit and my husband was suffering from a miserable neck ache, which meant I had to drive to his parents’ house, the evening itself went well.
I spent most of my morning on Monday battling with my neurologist’s office. I know I haven’t been in the office since last year, but what these people cannot seem to understand is that I do not have health insurance. The cost for specialty doctors’ appointments is too expensive, which clearly, they cannot understand because they have not lived with an illness like Multiple Sclerosis and been without health insurance. The reason for my extended debate with the office was that I needed one prescription refilled, and they were refusing to refill this medication until I was seen in their office. In my opinion, this was all about money for them, with no regard to my health care needs. After several hours of debate and not giving up, they finally agreed to call in a refill. It should never have taken that much effort on my part, and this was a terrible way to care for a patient!
Most people reading this have read my previous posts and know the love I have for animals. I have five cats
that live inside our home, and feed approximately six feral cats outside. It is with a very heavy heart and mind that one of the regular feral cats, Camie, whom I have become close to, has been missing for too many days
. I cannot even remember the last time I saw her, but I am not giving up on her because I know she is strong and a survivor. Considering I am incredibly worried about her, I have been in contact with all the neighbors whose phone numbers I have and asked them to keep an eye out for her. The main reason I am worried is that I was told a few months ago that one of Camie’s kittens was hit by a car, and I worry about her safety.
I have been searching for a job for two long years, but have been painfully unsuccessful. I know the job search process takes time and patience, but when you have both, and nothing comes to the surface, it can be extremely discouraging. To be discouraged means a person has lost their self-confidence, and their determination rapidly fades. People can almost end up wrapped in a shell of who they used to be. After too many years and failed attempts to make more of what feels like a broken life, and continuing to search for a sign, something that restores the optimism that once shone bright. It is not easy to put on a smile and pretend everything is fine, but inside you are crying
and screaming
, only wanting to find stability with a job. It doesn’t sound like much to ask for, but apparently it is.
After everything I have written, I want to change the tone. Everyone encounters different issues in life, but we must remember the strength it has taken to get through all the battles. When you think about everything you have overcome in your lives so far, be proud because not everyone would have the same results. Whether you have battled through an illness without a cure, other hardships, struggles with family, losses, or anything else that was complicated, YOU found a way to survive. There are billions of people in this world, but there will never be another YOU, and no other person knows the struggles YOU have experienced. Whenever you are having a bad day and don’t know how to move on, remember YOU are a powerhouse with a strength that cannot be stopped! I hope the quote I have shared reminds you of how incredibly strong YOU are!
Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and that something I have written resonates with you. Today is the last Tuesday of 2025, and I hope you have a wonderful day. No matter what happens during your day, please never let anything bring you down because you are worth more. I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love
, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes
!
Always, Alyssa
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