I had some unexpected news in 2023 as I was checking off all my health appointments for the new year, starting with an annual mammogram. Like many women, I have dense breast tissue coupled with the fact that my Mama Joy had carcinoma in situ + a lumpectomy performed on both of her breasts (20 years apart) My Aunt also recently had the same. Read more here.

How It Started I had an MRI with + without contrast performed on May 31, 2023 . The findings were as follows.... A 1.9cm heterogeneously enhancing mass of the LEFT frontal bone , grossly unchanged compared to CT scan. The differential diagnosis includes: Hemangioma, Atypical Fibrous Dysplasia + Intraosseous Meningioma. Tissue sample may be of benefit. Focal susceptibility of the LEFT parietal subcortical white matter. This is non-specific, but could represent a small cavern

I recently learned that October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, observed by the World Health Organization since 1992 to raise awareness, honor those affected + encourage global action in support of mental health. Life is challenging, with the pandemic, ongoing social justice movements + the state of the world taking a toll on both our mental well-being + the availability of mental health resources. I firmly believe that everyone deserves happiness + wellness, no matter w

I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , commonly called OCD , which is an anxiety disorder. In everyday conversation, it’s common to hear someone with a neat bedroom or organized desk jokingly say they’re “so OCD.” In reality, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is far more complex than simply liking things tidy or organized. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels + functions. OCD is characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts known as obs