About Me

Hi, I’m Lindsey.

You may remember me from various jobs, schools, and projects over the years. I invite you to take a look into my world. I want to tell my story and show people that they are not alone when they are going through difficult times.

I’ve encountered numerous interruptions over the years - some small and insignificant, others mildly annoying, and even those life-shattering events that are no longer an interruption but a new way of life. I hope what I share is something that helps you understand how the events in my life have shaped me. My lived experience is not uncommon, however the discussion it can bring should be elevated. My lived experience has not been easy, and maybe if I speak up someone else won’t have to endure the hardship and trauma that I went through.

Most of my content is going to be related to the medical difficulties that constantly interrupt my life. It is often intertwined with policies that prevent me from getting the care I need. It could be policies of a medical provider, the facility they are a part of, the insurance company, or legislation. It is all a part of the barriers I face while trying to get answers and treatment.

My lived experience has shaped every belief I stand behind. The intersection between the difficulties I faced and the systemic policies & practices behind them has led me to challenging the status quo. I encourage productive discussion with intent to honestly be open to hearing another person’s experience. I will not entertain hate. Just to be clear the following are not political issues, they are human rights issues:

I didn’t follow politics closely until much later in my life. I was someone who identified as a Republican because that’s how my family voted. My family has a long history of being Republicans (the night before my grandmother died she shook her finger at me and exclaimed “Shame on you for being a Democrat!” I didn’t have the heart to tell her I’m not a Democrat - I’m a leftist - but more on that another day!). So being young and naïve, I didn’t question their viewpoints and adopted them as my own. One by one, I deconstructed beliefs that upheld the patriarchy, oppressed the masses, and allowed unchecked profits.

To escape, I often spend time doing crafts, reading, playing with my cats, and re-watching my comfort shows - Gilmore Girls and The Office. I also love The Wizard of Oz and both Wicked movies. I watch all of them frequently. Maybe one day I'll do a marathon.

I look forward to sharing the journey to deconstructing the hold that many beliefs had over me, while enjoying the parts of life that make it worth living.

I’ve become quite crafty over the years and have made some really cool things. It's frustrating that my body prevents me from doing a lot of crafts anymore, so I've been limited on what I can do. I really enjoy creating digital art. I love to draw on my iPad, create fun graphics to put on clothing or make stickers. Maybe one day I'll add a store with the items I've drawn. I do hold a copyright for one of my designs and I'm quite proud of it. I've made a few stickers and really enjoy the process.

One of my favorite things to do is nail art. Over the past year my skills have really improved. The only problem now is that my hands hurt too much to do it as much as I'd like.

I don't go anywhere without my emotional support Kindle. I try to read a few books at at time - one to educate, one classic, and a fun light book I can read when I feel my worst.

I love all things pink. I have a dark sense of humor. I'm a neurodivergent, chronically ill, leftist feminist. I'm in the Beyhive and I'm a Swiftie. I know I don't always get things right, but I always strive to learn from my mistakes.

  • Black Lives Matter

  • Women’s Rights

  • Disability Rights

  • LGBTQ+ Rights

  • Free Palestine

  • Climate Change

  • Education

  • Universal Healthcare

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Lindsey, Interrupted