#WIPWednesday

I've been resting and recuperating in my little recliner nest this past week. Exactly one week ago, I had surgery to remove the right lobe of my thyroid. Two weeks ago, I was navigating multiple pre-op appointments for myself, an appliance repair, the start of a summer class for my oldest and other appointments for the kids, as well as helping at my mom's – all immediately after returning from a trip we were all on three weeks ago. And all this after my step-dad's death four and a half weeks ago while John and the kids were on their Disney trip with extended family.

So, I don't feel like I am exaggerating when I say: It's been a bit much, this past month. And I am actually quite proud that I have any work to share this #WIPWednesday.

I wrote an essay, "My Therapist Asked Me to Describe What the Waiting Feels Like," about a previously unpublished essay I had written based on a conversation with my therapist.

And I made a set of graphics to share for that essay, too. As well as making a few posts for my #NoticedMoments series on Instagram.

And, though I decreased how often I made graphics and posted, I also kept up with my efforts for Visible Bi+ which published three new essays this month.

I am hoping August is less hectic, less chaotic. I am hoping I will start to feel like myself again – physically and mentally. I am hoping I can start getting back into my routines. But, more than likely, all that is more than just a few weeks off. And I will try to offer myself patience and compassion.