Health + Wellness

Dear Diary, It has now been over four months since I received a diagnosis for my newest chronic illness. It has now been over eight months since that illness began. It has been over 15 years since the diagnosis of...

I’m going to give you a snapshot into my soul — please be kind. I promised you I would be transparent and I plan to keep that promise. *deep breath* In journalism, it’s against the Associated Press (AP) writing style...

Well, you finally made it—33 weeks and counting. Things are starting to get uncomfortable, and your body is adjusting... maybe even rebelling a little (yes, someday your ribs won't itch like this anymore). Sweet baby Olivia can come any...

Lubbock is well known for its outstanding medical facilities and exceptional physicians but finding the best fit can be a challenge for new parents, transplants to Lubbock, or those searching for the best health practitioners for their families. In an...

Lubbock is well known for its outstanding medical facilities and exceptional physicians but finding the best fit can be a challenge for new parents, transplants to Lubbock, or those searching for the best health practitioners for their families. In an...

In my past life, I worked with sexual abuse victims. No age is too young, and nothing provides immunity.  Now that I’m a mom of two young kiddos, I parent very deliberately to give possible tools to prevent abuse....

This post was developed in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services. However, all opinions are our own. I like to be supportive.  I like building people up.  For the most part, I believe we are all in...

"Think of the happiest things, it’s the same as having wings." - Disney’s Peter Pan  A few months ago, Make-A-Wish North Texas asked my son, “If you could have anything or do anything or be anything or go anywhere, what...

Boundaries. There are plenty of people out there who cringe at the word, myself included. It has been suggested that I read the book "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend for six years. I've neglected to pick up due to the title itself....

A few days ago, I came across a headline that read "BREAKING: Texas Man With Disability Dies After Doctors Refuse To Treat Him for COVID-19." Having a child with a rare disease and a disability, I had to find...