Amanda Gene Harris, author and owner of Harris' InkWell

My first therapy appointment and finding a therapist

I paced back and forth in my kitchen as I shook while holding onto the landline. I dialed my nurse practitioner’s office. “Hello, this is Florida Blue Medical Center, how may I help you today?” the receptionist answered. “This is Amanda. I had an appointment last week, and I am calling to find out whyContinue reading “My first therapy appointment and finding a therapist”

Graduation and now what? (Independent Living Skills Series 29)

I know the months have flown by and I left the Independent Living Skills series after we had the Christmas party. I meant to update the series as soon as I graduated, however life got in the way. Let’s go back to December-Christmas break was a fun time and it was a time to getContinue reading “Graduation and now what? (Independent Living Skills Series 29)”

2019: More Movement, Patience and Positivity: June edition

June has come and gone. I really used this past month to work on myself. Movement-This is the first pillar of my theme for this year. Not only is it a reminder for me to exercise and to lose weight-which is an ongoing battle-but this pertains to movement in life. That is why, along withContinue reading “2019: More Movement, Patience and Positivity: June edition”

Interview with Alexis Read (Guest Blog Post #12)

Hi everyone, Today’s guest post is from my friend Alexis. Alexis runs a Facebook page all about her guide dog, Yankee. Be sure to check out her Facebook page to learn more about Yankee. :) Thank you Alexis for being a guest. What is your name? My name is Alexis Read Age?: I’m 37 yearsContinue reading “Interview with Alexis Read (Guest Blog Post #12)”

#ThroughOurEyesChallenge

– What caused your visual impairment? The cause of my visual impairment is a condition called congenital Nystagmus. I also have Night Blindness and I have light sensitivity. – What can’t you see? I can’t see details that are far away very well. I also struggle to see small print and my computer when IContinue reading “#ThroughOurEyesChallenge”

International Nystagmus Awareness Day (2019)

Nystagmus is a medical condition that many people haven’t heard of before. Nystagmus is an eye condition where the eyes move in a vertical, horizontal and sometimes circular pattern. There is no cure and it can impact someone’s life in many different ways. I was born with Nystagmus. I am not alone. I have metContinue reading “International Nystagmus Awareness Day (2019)”

The symptoms I felt before going into Therapy

I can clearly remember the pain that I felt before going into therapy. These symptoms were both physical and emotional. The physical signs I had were a rash on my belly, arm and behind my ear. I had tried all different kinds of over the counter creams and lotions. Some of the creams only helpedContinue reading “The symptoms I felt before going into Therapy”