Yesterday I had to take a self-care day but I'm back!

Another day, another delivery

Sorry guys, yesterday was a particularly tough day for me and My Nerve, and it was just way too hard to try to sit up and type so sacrifices were made, and I had to triage my writing projects for the day.

The nerve of My Nerve to keep interrupting my life (and blog) is starting to tick me off! The good news is that I’ve finally connected with my nerve specialist, was prescribed some new nerve meds, and have an appointment this morning for an MRI. I am hopeful that soon we will get to the bottom of things, and I’ll finally get the treatment I need. Over the past two years, I’ve had four major surgeries, a half-dozen lumbar injections, and until recently physical therapy three times a week.

So I can tell you, trying to get medical care during a pandemic is interesting. However, I am still grateful - even with a $750 monthly premium for medical and dental insurance. I’m thankful I have healthcare in the first place and the ability (for now at least) to pay it.

On a funnier note, I have a new man in my life, not in a romantic way, but the Grubb’s Southeast courier and I have developed a contact-free and constant relationship. 😂 He drops my medication in my balcony basket, and I haul it up with Teddy's retractable dog leash, it’s become the highlight of my day! 🤣

So it’s 5am, and I am up getting Congress Heights on the Rise together so you can enjoy some new Ward 7 and 8 focused content and a new Daily Digest email. I am very thankful and appreciative of all the support I’ve received the past month, especially from my readers and sponsors, it’s meant a lot. Thank you so very much for being understanding on the few days when I couldn't get the content out. It’s actually making me consider rolling out video blogs on the days where typing is the most challenging. We shall see.

Your pal with the stiff neck and wonky arm,

The Advoc8te