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3 Symptoms That Almost Killed Me! ☠️

Please don't ignore strange or out of the ordinary symptoms that pop up in your body. It could literally KILL YOU!

I have a massive pulmonary embolism and a large deep vein thrombosis and have been ignoring symptoms, some of them for weeks because they didn't fit my "normal" symptoms.

Still here at the medical resort 🤣, not quite sure if I've won another night yet but I'll keep you all posted.

But, in all seriousness. Everyone please pay attention to your bodies. 🙏🏾 Don't dismiss symptoms that appear out of nowhere or aren't your normal symptoms ESPECIALLY if you have chronic illness! Sometimes when you have a chronic disease like anemia or an autoimmune disease like hypothyroidism you can get used to feeling bad and be dismissive of new symptoms.

Luxury Staycation at My Local Hospital! 🏨

Come check out all the sights and amenities afforded me for winning the CT scan game! 🤣

On a serious note: LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Don't minimize strange symptoms that come out of nowhere or are completely out of the norm for tour body. Get it checked!

Pride in the Office? 🏳️‍🌈
Day #:11 🏨 ER Edition!

Yeah, I'm in the ER today and getting admitted due to a suspected blood clot. The Dr. hasn't confirmed with me in-person yet, but I have a history of pulmonary embolism, got a CT here in the ER and based off the results of the CT, he ordered Lovenox (a fast-acting blood thinner) and an order of admission. 🫤
The good news is I'm not in any pain 🙌🏾 and my nurses are awesome, so I'm very grateful for that because my PEs in the past ALWAYS presented with severe pain. I'll keep y'all updated, but all is well for now. 🥰

To Author Noelle Upton: I'm SICK of the disrespect! 😡 Bring dat ass here girl, cuz you owe me an explanation, an apology, or SOMETHING for "Scars of the Sun"! 😭😭😭

Taking me through all these emotions before 8:00am on a Saturday morning is UNFORGIVABLE!! 😭😭😭

No, but seriously thank you for this novel and touching on mental health and trauma and its effects in such a deeply moving and respectful way!

Pride in the Office! 🏳️‍🌈: Day # 10
When you work in a conservative corporate environment but you still gon show out for yourself and your community for Pride Month!
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Today I'm representing the Intersex-inclusive Pride flag. It is the most widely used comprehensive symbol of LGBTQ+ representation today.
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This flag represents ALL of us, wear it loudly and proudly!

Turn up with me today, it's my birthday!! 🥰🥳🎂

I can't make this s**t up! 🤡😭🤡😭🤡
All that stressing and the meeting is not until Thursday! 😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣😭

Ummm, Beauty & please come to the front of the class! Sooooo, what we gotta do to bring back this banger of a palette?!?!?!

The perfect combo of contour, highlighter, and eyeshadow shades all in one palettes?!? We need this back, PUH-LEEZE!!

My 8-minute, unedited, slightly unhinged recap of the New Edition Way Tour concert in LA tonight!

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