Occupational Progress

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve been participating in a musculoskeletal rehabilitation program since mid-July (I think?). It was very generously extended once, but now it’s winding down for good. All that remains is one session with my physiotherapist.My final occupational-therapy appointment, which took place this past Friday, was a bittersweet occasion—emphasis on the … Continue reading Occupational Progress →

Better than a PhD

I’d been both dreading and looking forward to yesterday afternoon’s care conference. It was a social worker who offered to get the biggest players on my health-care team together in a virtual room to discuss a major life change that my husband and I have in the works. I’m someone who deals with anticipatory anxiety … Continue reading Better than a PhD →

Dr. Me, PhD: And with That, I’m Officially a Doctor

Last Tuesday, I woke up early, put on more makeup than usual, obsessed over my hair for a bit, went to campus in a cab with the 'rents, donned a very-impressive robe, nervously waited around for a while, and was transformed from not-yet-officially-a-doctor to officially-truly-a-doctor in a tradition-filled ceremony attended by some of the people … Continue reading Dr. Me, PhD: And with That, I’m Officially a Doctor →