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Hey A$$hat! Listen up and listen good (the one where I am so angry I cannot even pick a graphic)

Advocacyby Moira

It takes a lot to make me mad during my birthday season. It takes a whole hell of a lot to completely piss me off on my actual birthday. But a$$hats: be proud. You’ve done just that. And while my intention for today was to blow off any work that was not absolutely necessary and just enjoy this crisp fall day, I’m pounding on the keyboard. Make that P-O-U-N-D-I-N-G. Because on behalf of myself, my daughter with Type 1 Diabetes, the gabillion of people I know with T1D and everyone who cares about them, I’m boiling over. Because right now … Continue reading Hey A$$hat! Listen up and listen good (the one where I am so angry I cannot even pick a graphic)

Vocab quiz: what word needs to be stricken from D-world use? It starts with C and ends with negativity …

Advocacyby Moira

Let’s start something here. I hope you’ll read this and then in the comments share your amazing T1D accomplishment — or share a “Cant” you want to change to “Can and Will” for yourself or your loved one with T1D. … Continue reading Vocab quiz: what word needs to be stricken from D-world use? It starts with C and ends with negativity …

‘It’s always there.” (The one where I answer my own question of “Why keep advocating?”

Advocacyby Moira

It’s a worthy question; one that deserves a thoughtful response. If I spend so much of my time speaking and writing about how someone can thrive and embrace life despite diabetes, why do I spend so much time raising funds … Continue reading ‘It’s always there.” (The one where I answer my own question of “Why keep advocating?”

What I learned on my ride, year two: The one when I know its okay to just be okay

Advocacyby Moira

In less than three weeks I’ll be pedaling along my second JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes route, this time 100 miles along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Am I ready? I think so. One thing I do know: once again, I’ve learned so much from my training and fundraising experience. I did a 68 miles ride the other day. At my slowwwww pace, that gives me a lot of time to meditate, ponder, reflect, whatever you call it. Some thoughts I had are worth sharing, because, as always, this ride experience gives me a chance to think … Continue reading What I learned on my ride, year two: The one when I know its okay to just be okay

Introducing: Hope Jars and your chance to “join me” on the JDRF Ride to Cure (The one where I REALLY hope you’ll join the fun)

Advocacyby Moira

“Say it out loud or write it down. It’s the first step toward making it real.” I don’t remember who the person was who said that to me when I was a kid, but it stuck. I’ve used that advice … Continue reading Introducing: Hope Jars and your chance to “join me” on the JDRF Ride to Cure (The one where I REALLY hope you’ll join the fun)