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This week we're continuing my journey through inpatient care, picking up right where we left off—the three or four days immediately following Thanksgiving at UNC Chapel Hill.
In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, unedited reality of what “the haze” actually felt like.
If you’ve ever felt like you were “gone” inside yourself, I hope my story helps you realize that the path back is slow, but it is there. I see you, and I’m doing this right alongside you.
Key Takeaways
- The Monotony of the Ward: Understanding the repetitive, clinical nature of inpatient life and how it impacts the “sense of self.”
- Navigating Medication Side Effects: A look at the physical toll of anti-psychotics, including night sweats and facial twitches.
- The Privacy “Towel Shimmy”: The small ways patients reclaim agency in an environment of 24/7 surveillance.
- Deconstructing Parental Guilt: Moving past the feeling of “failing” your children when you are in a medical crisis.
This episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals. Please check the show notes for more information and be mindful of your own Mental Health and comfort levels.
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Chelsea is a nonbinary, disabled/chronically ill stay-at-home parent. As a passionate advocate for those too often unheard, Chelsea is always eager to dive into honest and open conversations with other moms about the messy, challenging, and unexpected realities of parenthood. Chelsea hosts Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health podcast and is a panel member on the Odd Moms On Call podcast.
Chelsea worked for 10 years in intensive-needs special Education and is still passionate about advocating for neurodiverse families. They also volunteer at a pediatric oncology camp as the planner & facilitator of their quarterly playgroup, serving the families of their youngest campers.
