Tag Archives: chronic illness

(something nudged me back to you)

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Katya Nina

  Dear WordPress, I have missed you. I took a long time away from you, and figured that I would just keep journaling and call it quits on the whole blog endeavor. But increasingly over the last few months, I … Continue reading →

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Getting Used To Invisible Illness

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Katya Nina

Today had, like most days recently, a late/rough beginning. I pulled myself out of bed at around 10:30am. This was an accomplishment that I want to be sure to note. I got up to, however, just moments later lay down … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard, Friends

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Katya Nina

Woke up at 1:15pm today in the basement of a friend’s house. Got up, showered, ate cereal, sketched and read, and somehow three and a half hours passed until I was back in bed for a nap. Took said nap … Continue reading →

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Forgive My Inconsistence (Here’s A Hug)

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Katya Nina

Oh man, WordPress, I have been so inconsistent. Forgive my lack of posts and comments! I think you all will understand when I say that life is… overwhelming. I am climbing through it all victoriously (of course), but my situation … Continue reading →

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Peace, For Ourselves

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Katya Nina

  It’s been a fight, but what’s new? I have exhausted some weapons and gathered some more, always adjusting to the battle against depression and anxiety. Today in particular I will say I am pretty pleased with my chosen weapons: … Continue reading →

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Always Moving On And Onwards

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Katya Nina

Hey there, friends. I am getting over a nasty cold/flu and do not have a great deal of energy to put into writing right now. That said, I want to share just a few little things with you: My doctor’s … Continue reading →

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The Ninth Doctor (no, not Christopher Eccleston)

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Katya Nina

In an hour, I will be in an appointment with the 9th doctor I will have seen in these past 3 or so months. I have come to dread doctor’s appointments. What they typically represent to me is a feeling … Continue reading →

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Letter To Myself On A Bad Day

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Katya Nina

Dear Tanya, I hear your crying and I feel your anger. I see the strength that you run with and I see the moments when your hope falters. I see it all and I feel it all with you. Know … Continue reading →

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Spoon!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Katya Nina

Warning: This tidbit is quite the whimsical venture away from what I typically write. Please do not hold any of the ridiculosity that comes out of this against me. I will write something a little more… uhh… intellectual soon, promise. … Continue reading →

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That Shabby Old Room In The Basement: My New Sanctuary

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Katya Nina

Welcome to my office. It feels a bit funny to call this room my office, this large open space in my basement. After all, this is the same room in which I played dress up as a child, celebrated my … Continue reading →

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