I lost my friend, my literary agent, and my religion in a few weeks. I was at a loss as to where my book would land…
A Chronic Pause
For the past 69 days, I’ve been sharing a countdown in coordination with a count up of days. The countdown is for the first surgery that is planned for this … Continue reading A Chronic Pause
“A Rose by Any Other Name…”
In early June 2010, upon the occasion of me changing the nickname I was publicly using from “Marti” to “Maggie,” the words my mother commented on the Facebook post were, … Continue reading “A Rose by Any Other Name…”
“Thanks for Saving My Life”
When we were both in our middle-ages, my brother and I found ourselves living together again. We were eating lunch when Jason casually said to me, “Thanks for saving my … Continue reading “Thanks for Saving My Life”
Zebra Hope
Does your doctor listen to you?
Seasonal Boobs
When the call came, I jokingly repeated, “I told them to do the ultrasound while I was there, but they didn’t listen.”
Primal Scream
It was a snowy, sunny day, The day Athena died The power went out The moment I walked back in the apartment-Alone. When Ruger’s eyes met mine- Mine filled with … Continue reading Primal Scream
Before and After: A Poem
Before my Ehlers-Danlos diagnosis,Athena and I bent ourselves around one another to sleep. Before my ASD diagnosis, Athena helped me stim. Before my sensory processing disorder diagnosis, Athena helped me … Continue reading Before and After: A Poem
Dog Gone Heartbreak
The most important job she did for almost 12 years was to save my life. I couldn’t give up with her beside me.
M.E. Slighte 