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Summer is not cancelled Friends are not cancelled Love is not cancelled Peace is not cancelled Joy is not cancelled Happiness is not cancelled Even in the current state of the world, life can still be beautiful Pick yourself up and keep going Write down your goals Take the test Go back to school Start…
For some reason, this time felt different. Though we have been singing the same song for hundreds of years, now people are finally listening. Let’s be honest. What is going on in the world today is not new. It is not enough to “not be racist.” You must actively be anti-racist if we desire real…
How are you? No. Really, how are you? This year has been a lot. And we still have 6 more months in 2020. It is easy to say “2020 is cancelled” but let me tell you something. 2020 is not cancelled. There are still 6 more months to make this your best year yet. Practicing…
Protecting your Mental health is more than massages, pedicures and warm baths. Although I love all of the above. Sometimes that isn’t enough.Here are some tips that have helped me, especially during this time.Protect your mind. That means take breaks from the news. The constant influx of negative information can infiltrate your mind and really…
I get it. You’re scared. Pregnancy is already a time of uncertainty. I saw the looks on my patient’s faces today. And I will see them tomorrow. And the next day. I thought back to when I was pregnant during residency. What does this virus mean for pregnant women? What does it mean for their…
“How long will it take for me to get back?” Asked my patient. “Uhhhhh get back to what?” I replied. “You know…get back to where I was before I had my baby. It’s been 6 weeks already and I still look pregnant.” I glanced at my patient and thought to myself what is the rush…
