Eight years ago on this very day, my life changed forever. I got in the passenger’s seat of my mom’s car in the carpool line after school. As always, she asked how my day was. And as always, I gave the standard response of any angsty almost-sixteen-year-old: “Not very good.” “Well, it’s about to get […]
Type 1 Diabetes and Body Image: My Personal Struggles and Lessons
After giving you guys a glimpse into life with diabetes, and listing all of the graphic complications that can accompany it, it may seem silly to write this post. But this series is about being honest and informative. So here goes. One of the biggest struggles I deal with in regards to diabetes is body […]
Type 1 Diabetes Q&A: My Honest Answers to Common Questions
People ask me all the time about life with Type 1 diabetes. Here’s my honest Q&A addressing the most common questions and myths. 1: Ohmygod, I could never give myself a shot! I don’t recall signing up to give myself shots…an average of six times a day, every day, for the rest of my life. […]
What Is Type 1 Diabetes? A Personal Introduction to Living With T1D
September 26th marks eight years since I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. In honor of my diaversary, I will be sharing a series of blog posts prior to that day. These posts will be personal, emotional, sarcastic…and lengthy. But most of all, I hope they will be informative. Please give these posts a read […]
Powerful Marriage Equality Quotes from the 2015 Supreme Court Ruling
I’m Back! New Posts, New Recipes, and More
Hello again, followers! And by followers I mean the estimated two people that read my blog…but every reader counts, right? After quite a long hiatus from Haley’s Life in Color, I have been inspired by some friends to get back to it. I’d like to give a special shout out to my amazing friend Hadley, […]
Wise Words (and Cute Animal Pictures) to Brighten Your Monday
Rough Monday? I can’t necessarily relate at the present moment since I’m still funemployed, but we’ve all had those days. I figured some of you could use a few words of wisdom (and some adorable little creatures who can empathize). So grab a cocktail, kick up your feet, and relax. Monday is over. Here’s to a fabulous week!