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…
Author: Maggie Slighte
Maggie Slighte received her first medical recommendation four days before being discharged without notice by her urologist, who had been prescribing fentanyl and Percocet to her for over seven years. The resulting trial into opioid withdrawals changed her life.
Dynamic Pedestrian
Blackberry Sweet and Sour Sauce
My Favorite “Food Lube” For the last several months, I’ve had a few favorite foods. Being autistic, I refer to … More
Caring for Me
She was only 18 when she started-But our bond would grow tighter than I could imagine
The Quality of My Life
Have you ever contemplated the worth of your life? What is my disabled life worth? Anything?
My Favorite Store
I miss the employee discount, and now I actually put my life in danger to get there and back home. Allow me to explain.
Teach Our Children Jobs
As I write this, more than 10 full-time home health care positions exist within a mile of my location and there is no one to fill them.
I was A Pregnant Teen in 1984
…The nurse then turned to my mother and asked if I was planning to give my baby up for adoption.
On the Docks at Capital City Pride
I hemmed and hawed about going for days, after having been excited for weeks. I was two days out of … More
The Support of a Dazzling Community
Without friends with Ehlers-Danlos that I’ve met online, I wouldn’t have the energy or knowledge to advocate for myself.
Maggie Slighte 