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April 24, 2016

On Zebra Stripes and Disabled Identity

I’ve always had a thing for zebras.

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If you want to know the roots, it’s pretty simple. I was born a crazy, obsessive horse lover. Zebras were like the exotic, adventurous versions of horses. My feral, child self adored them.

Things compounded when, at age seven, I was bitten by a zebra.

No really, I have photographic proof.

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Article by Leah Holstein / Chicken Soup for the Spoonie Soul, Emotional Coping Leave a Comment

February 15, 2016

Life With A Feeding Tube: FAQs

Happy Valentines Day!

Okay, it’s not Valentine’s Day anymore, but I started writing this post on Valentines Day before my brain gave up, and this image was too cute not to use.

You’ve asked, both on social media and in life, and here I will answer! [Read more…]

Article by Leah Holstein / Medical Devices Leave a Comment

February 12, 2016

Six Myths and Misconceptions about Feeding Tubes

We’re coming to the end of Feeding Tube Awareness Week, and while I did not get to another Feeding Tube Vlog like I wanted to (I will soon, really!), I thought I’d dispel some myths about feeding tubes that I, myself, believed before I got a feeding tube a year and a half ago. I also asked some of my lovely internet people what they thought of feeding tubes, and got some really great questions! So this post will be followed by a FAQ. If you have any more questions, just post it in the comments or message me, and I’ll answer them!

But first, let’s have a tubie version of….

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Article by Leah Holstein / Medical Devices / feeding tubes, GI Leave a Comment

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