The place for random thoughts or ideas that aren. Note: For whatever reason I never thought to put dates on these entries. Six Until Me - diabetes blog. Last summer, when I was 1. I traveled to Seattle to take part in the Connec. T1. D Retreat. Thanks for making some time to talk. Can you let readers know a little bit about you and your connection to diabetes?! A few fun facts about me: I enjoy plants but do not like to garden; gummy bears are best served cold so I keep mine in the refrigerator; my current binge- watching show is . We created a special wagon covered in toole for them and my niece pulled it down the aisle. Happy 2015, dear friends! After being inspired by Jeremy My friend Susan is a huge part of the Postpartum Progress group, and on her Facebook feed I saw an article that she had shared. America has been swayed by fear before. My home is on Bainbridge Island, a small island across Puget Sound from Seattle. I would ask my doctor if I needed a dietitian. I was reading here and just noticed your new post on an old thread. I am not diabetic but have a different set of issues.As a teenager, I struggled quite a bit with T1. D, both physically and emotionally. Despite having all the medical care I needed, I was labeled a . I remember feeling so alone and overwhelmed with shame and guilt during those times. Luckily I started seeing a counselor, and discovered the power of emotional support and connection. I decided to take my personal experience and combine it with professional training as a mental health therapist, and that! I help people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses address the psychosocial issues that, much like that awful bunny onesie Ralphie gets in . I get it, because I, too, have worn the pink bunny suit. Kerri: ? Can you tell readers what that organization is about and what your role is there? Cassady: . We do this by bringing people together for meet- ups, educational meetings, retreats, and lots of other fun programming. Speaking of which, I am also the Co- Chair of the Connec. T1. D Adult Retreat! What makes this event awesome? Cassady: . Isolation can be devastating. Kerri: . The event was awesome. What can attendees expect from the 2. National and local speakers (who have T1. D themselves, or a close connection to it) will lead workshops on a variety of topics promoting social connection and emotional wellness while living with T1. D. Mike Lawson of the Diabetes Hands Foundation will be our keynote and he. We even have a workshop for partners/T3s! Being a support person of a PWD is not always easy and often has it! How can folks find out more about the event?? Cassady: . Once you register, you can join a closed Facebook group where attendees can connect and get updates on the Retreat. The page also ends up being a cool resource even after the Retreat because it. Registration ends March 1.
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