Thursday, December 11, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Life of a Lymie...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
My REQUIRED Reading List ;)
Seriously, you MUST read anything & everything by Chelle Cordero. Why? Because I said so! Because her books sweep you in right away. There is so much depth to her characters. Her plots are full of twists and intrigue. And they're just plain good!
-Bartlett's Rule
-Forgotten
-Within the Law
-Courage of the Heart
Go read them, y'all!!! :)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Excerpts from my Lyme book about the tap, patch & current status
Sunday, November 30, 2008
No headache today (thank heaven!). My back is very sore & my legs still hurt to some degree, but I feel so much better. It was well worth it. I'm on strict bed rest for the rest of the day & I have to be extremely careful for the next 3-5 days, but I'll be ok. Now all I have to do is wait for answers…
Still no headache. That blood patch pretty much instantly cured me! It's been an amazing relief. My back is still very sore. I'm taking Tylenol 2 – 3 times per day. My mobility is extremely limited, and I am only comfortable lying in certain positions.
Friday, November 28, 2008
I Might be MIA for a While...
Additionally, we're moving Sunday (talk about timing!!). Due to my limited mobility (and ability to hook up my comp), as well as just the usual moving transition, it may be a few days before I'm back on-line. Please understand that I am not ignoring anyone, and that we are working hard to getting back to running at 100% again.
Please be patient with me for the next few days or so. You're all in my thoughts & prayers. I'll be in touch when I can.
Much love & many blessings to you all!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Medical Up-date
I had my MRI Wednesday afternoon, and the Spinal Tap will be on Friday.
I have contacted a lawyer to begin the process of getting social security disability (it’s an absolute must at this point), as well as a possible medical mal-practice case against the original infectious disease doc.
I'm not worried about the actual procedure, but I pray that my spinal MRI will be enough of a diagnostic for disability. I pray that the Lyme (and possibly any other tick-borne diseases) show up in the tap to confirm what we already know to be true.
The MRI went well. We could get the results as early as Monday (they said figure sometime between Monday & Wednesday). All I can do is pray that we can use my screwed up spine as a reason for disability.
As for the tap...All I can do is pray for strength, endurance, and REALLY good drugs ;)Monday, November 24, 2008
I have my procedure dates - and they're THIS week!!!!
I am SO relieved and excited! Thank God, this is over. I'll be getting my answers soon. This has been hanging over my head for so long, and I could not be happier that not only is there a light at the end of the tunnel, but I am sitting in that light!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Today, at the 7th Annual Vegas Valley Book Festival
I had the most books there as far as number of books we've all actually written. The next closest was a middle-aged man who had 4.
I had one woman come up, a fellow local author, actually. She offered to help. She said that her own survivorhood was something that God was putting in the forefront of her mind. She also said that God told her that she needed to help others. She fully believes that my presence there was to provide a means for her to do that.
I had one woman comment on how great my titles are. Several people commented on the beauty of of all my covers.
I was passed by often. Some people would at least respond when I smiled & said "hi" to them. Others walked past. Several flyers were taken, but not enough to make a real dent in the 115 that I had printed. One woman seemed like she wanted to buy, but then she asked about ordering on-line. She, too, took a flyer.
I saw a woman with an older child come in. She was wearing sunglassses, but they couldn't hide the black eyes underneath. I greeted her when she first came in, she responded, and then browsed through everyone else.
She later returned, and as she was looking at my books, she began to understand what my books were about. She took off her glasses, and displayed her bruises to me. She told me they were inflected last Saturday. We talked briefly. I told her to take as many flyers as she needs, that I was willing and able to help in any way. She began to cry. She thanked me.
Several people had actually thanked me throughout the day, but hers meant the most.
I befriended a few of my fellow authors. We exchanged numbers & e-mails. I also met a fellow author, survivor and chronic Lymie! She was my other big blessing of the day. We just connected. She gave me a copy of her book, and I mine. We'll be in a Lyme support group together, and I know we'll also be talking on survivor issues as well.
I had ZERO sales. None. Not one red penny. Every book, save the one I gave the Lymie, that I brought with me came home with me. And ya know what? I don't care. This day couldn't have gone better. Money's nice, sure. But holding strangers' hands while they cry with me & thank me; raising awareness and education; building more on-line traffic to rapehelp.org; and allowing survivors the opportunity to shop safely and discreetly from home are what today was all about. I'm not here for money, numbers or glory. I CONNECTED with people I never would have met had I not had this opportunity. I don't care if my book sales don't make the New York Times Best Seller List. I do this for PEOPLE. I do this for each and every one of you, for each and every one of those people I met today. I may not get fame and glory by typical US standards, but the connections I made today were a glory far greater than that!
Friday, November 7, 2008
TOMORROW at the Vegas Valley Book Fesitval!!!
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
I'm also dealing with a lot of other issues at the moment, which are also greatly consuming my life.
I apologize for my absence, this is very atypical for me. I'm hoping that things will begin to resolve over the next few weeks, so please bear with me as I try to get my life, and my health, back in order.
Please don't forget the up-coming deadline for submissions for A Survivor's Heart! The deadline is Nov. 25th!!! If you want to be a part of this amazing project, PLEASE send in your submissions ASAP to namid@rapehelp.org
Thanks so much!! I hope you are all well, and I look forward to hearing from you all soon!! :) Take care, guys!
Much love & many blessings,
Namid
Saturday, October 4, 2008
More Lymie News
As some of you know, I had 2 very bad seizures yesterday morning. I had a migraine all day, and felt completely drained. It was a completely unproductive day. When I tried to go to bed last night, I felt anxious, twitchy and like I was going to seizure again. It was perfectly reminiscent of my first night with seizures. I took myself, a pillow and a blanket and camped out on the couch last night. Thankfully, I did not seize. I just had a rough night.
I'm feeling pretty good overall today, but I am exhausted. I may try to get some more rest. I'm also still trying to get everything ready for my new doc & trip to LA. I'm leaving Monday, I'll be back Tuesday night.
I apologize profusely if I seem aloof or unavailable. By no means am I trying to ignore any one. At the moment, I don't even have the energy for my cats. You are ALL in my thoughts & prayers daily. Please just bear with me as I go through this. Hopefully, I'll be back up to speed soon. I will keep you all posted as things progress.
Thank you all so much for all of your love, concern, compassion & support! This means the absolute world to me! You are all phenomenal people and I am truly blessed to know each and every one of you!! :) Thank you again!!
Much love & many blessings,
Namid
Monday, September 29, 2008
Since I'll actually be home for the b-day (YAY...And with Doug! Double YAY), I have decided that I am going to skip 29, and just be 30 two years in a row. I think that I have the ability & right to make that call after this past weekend! LOL.
On the ride home last night, and all this morning, I've had a lot of time to think about things. For the first time in my life, I am actually paralyzed with fear. Mind you, I have come to accept my new life as a seizuring Lymie. It's just another obstacle in my life, but that's ok. But there's also a HUGE element of fear. I'm afraid to drive. God forbid I have a seizure while driving! Losing that independence is sad & scary. I'm also afraid to work. I don't want clients to see me seizure. What if I was holding an animal? What if I was trying to place a catheter?! What if I fell & hit my head or got injured because I seized at work? It's really very scary when you have start looking at your life in those terms.
My heart had always gone out to epileptics & others who had seizure disorders, but now I know the TRUE blessing of having a day without seizures! It may seem small, but appreciate those days! Laying in wait, never knowing if you're going to seizure, having that kind of fear - enjoy the fact that you don't have to live like that!
I started my new medication, so we'll see how I do on that. Supposedly, it's a really good drug. All I can do is wait & see.
So, that's life as of right now. I pray you are all well. Happy Monday, world!! :)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
One More Profile To Add To The List!!!
Book Tour Profile: http://booktour.com/author/14623
Monday, September 22, 2008
All 5 of my current titles are available on Amazon!!!
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Call For Submissions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have had a few people approach me with concern regarding use of their name. You may use your first name, your full name, a pen name, or even anonymous. We do not want anyone to feel uncomfortable or to be put in a dangerous situation.
If you have any questions, or would like to submit some writing, please send it to namid@rapehelp.org
This book is coming out in February 2009, and we'd like to have as many voices heard as possible, so please spread the word!! Thanks!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
THIS Sunday, 9/14 3:30 pm PST/6:30 EST
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Calling ALL Survivors and Writers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The book will be coming out February 2009. Each contributor will get their own copy of the book!! 50% of all sales goes to charity to help other sexual assault survivors!
Come, let your voice be heard, and help others to heal as well!!
For more information, please e-mail me at namid@rapehelp.org
Monday, September 8, 2008
Check Out All My Pages and Profiles!!
Website:
http://www.rapehelp.org
Myspace Page:
http://www.myspace.com/namid
Blog Spot Blog:
http://namidsblog.blogspot.com/
Vanilla Heart Author's Profile: http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/Namid.html
Author's Den Page:
http://www.authorsden.com/namid
Inked In Page:
http://inkedin.ning.com/profile/Namid
Good Reads Author's Profile:
http://www.goodreads.com/profile/Namid
And don't forget our Amazon Associate's Store!!!
http://astore.amazon.com/thrapefo-20
Welcome to my blog!!!
I would like to thank the wonderful folks at Vanilla Heart Publishing for all their support and hard work! It is more than appreciated!! :)
I would also like to thank my fellow VHP author, Chelle Cordero for inspiring me, and informing me of great websites such as this! :) A million thanks for all your help, Chelle!
Now, without further ado, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss some of my books.
Currently available:
To Dance Amongst the Stars. This book is my personal journey coming from an abusive home, going from one abusive relationship to another, surviving a rape in 2004 by a "friend" and much more. It is a very deep and very personal journey. I wrote it as a therapeutic medium for myself, but also in the hopes that it would inspire and encourage other survivors.
A Guide to Survovrhood. This is a workbook designed to help survivors heal, and find peace in their hearts, and to move forward with their lives. There are various exercises aimed at tackling the various issues that survivors are faced with. It is a wonderful tool to aid in the healing process.
You can purchase one or both books at http://astore.amazon.com/thrapefo-20
Coming Soon:
Secondary Survivors. This book is aimed specifically at friends, family, and loved ones of survivors who are also deeply affected by sexual assault/sexual abuse. This book discusses the various issues that secondary survivors face, as well as how to handle situations when their loved one is experiencing flashbacks and panic attacks resulting from PTSD. This is a very informative and healing tool for anyone who has been touched by sexual assault in any way. Due in late September 2008!
The Strength of a man. This book is aimed at men who have been sexually abused and sexually assaulted. Male survivors face many issues that are specific to them. This book discusses those issues, and helps men to find healing and closure on their assault. Due in late October 2008!
A Man's Guide to Survivorhood. This book is a companion workbook aimed at further tackling the issues that male survivors face. This is a workbook designed to help male survivors heal, and find peace in their hearts, and to move forward with their lives. There are various exercises aimed at tackling the specific issues that male survivors are faced with. It is a wonderful tool to aid in the healing process. Due in late October 2008!
We have several more titles coming out soon, so stay tuned!!!!