My Dearest Friends and Readers,
I’ve been on hiatus since January (obviously).
Moving forward, I will only be posting from time to time – when something politics-related seriously irritates me. I know. That should mean everyday, right? =)
The reason for this change is that in January, I came down hard from a hypomanic state. I spent a few months digging myself out the black hole that is bipolar depression. I got out, with another dosage tweaking. The important thing is that I got out.
Fast forward to a couple weeks ago. I had an ultrasound and biopsy. I’ve been diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. And the fun just keeps on coming, right? Haha.
I’ve decided to blog this experience. There is a whole lot of nothing out there for bipolar women with breast cancer. I figure if I can chronicle my journey, those who are newly diagnosed can find something out there – maybe find out what to expect (generally speaking, of course).
Anyway, my other site is:
Bipolar…with a twist of cancer
Those who are interested can check it out. I’m still working on putting it together, so it’s pretty rough right now.
I love the Spinny Liberal site, so I can’t shut it down permanently. I still need a place to vent when anyone or anything political bugs me. Thank you to those who have been following my blog. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some really intelligent, cool people.
I am not gone forever. Politics will always make my head spin.
God bless you all!
xoxo,
Spinny
May 28th, 2013 at 3:53 AM
Sorry to hear that, comrade. Take care. Your voice is missed in the Fatherland. Probably in the Motherland too. Battle on, comrade!
May 30th, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Thanks, comrade. We’ll always have Minsk. You know, the place where you left me at the pass to fend for myself against the dwarfs. 🙂
May 30th, 2013 at 10:54 PM
Are you sure that wasn’t Pinsk?
August 1st, 2013 at 10:23 PM
😆
May 31st, 2013 at 6:43 AM
Yes, of course I remember. I was quite confident you could handle yourself, a confidence not misplaced. The tiny survivors still speak highly of your skills in battle. (There are rumors among them of a website extolling your warriorly virtues but none of them seems to know the URL.)
August 1st, 2013 at 10:23 PM
http://spinnyisabadassdespitericabandoningher.com
August 2nd, 2013 at 11:21 AM
http://spinnyisabadassdespitericabandoningher.com
Stunning website. The somewhat blurry photo of you dropkicking two dwarves while bayoneting a third is amazing, a true demonstration of your skills in battle. But that other photo, just below the dropkick photo, I’m not sure you should have done that – I think it may be a war crime, or at least a crime against dwarfity, or at least that dwarf.
May 28th, 2013 at 4:24 AM
Take care of yourself, and keep faith that you will come out the other end and again see the light of day. The hard days and decisions you must make in the interim will be worth it.
May 30th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Thank you so much Laura!
May 28th, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Damn Spinny. Life just keeps dealing you jokers. Here’s hoping you’ve got an Ace up your sleeve.
Missed you. Glad you’re back at any level.
May 28th, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Jeez, lb, accusing our Spinny of cheating at cards is not going to help! Well, maybe in this case…
May 30th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Hey hey hey. I’ve never cheated. Well once in Minsk, but I was playing against one of those angry dwarfs you left me to handle.
May 31st, 2013 at 6:45 AM
Ummm, yeah, about that, Spinny. He wants the two dollars back.
August 1st, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Tell him he can kiss my Rubles.
May 30th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Haha right? When they come up with a game where jokers reign, I’ll be golden. 😉
May 31st, 2013 at 6:46 AM
Tanning’s not really healthy, you know.
August 1st, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Hey, Vitamin D!
May 28th, 2013 at 6:50 PM
She’s BAAaaaaccccckk! And your spirit will see you through this journey. I am looking forward to being able to take this virtual trip with you.
May 30th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Thanks pbenjay!! 🙂
June 4th, 2013 at 12:02 PM
I’m sorry to hear about your circumstances, but I hope blogging the experience will not only be good for you but for others in your situation. I too have Bipolar II and have blogged some about it, but I think you will definitely bring a strong point of view to the topic.
Best of luck, dear.
August 1st, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Thanks lyttleton! I hope it will help others as well. 🙂
June 13th, 2013 at 5:55 AM
Not an easy post to Like, especially with news that has my head spinning between bad news -good news – bad – good. The best I can say is STAY STRONG … and good luck with the other blog as you reach out to help others.
August 1st, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Thanks Frank! I really appreciate it. 🙂
June 25th, 2013 at 5:58 AM
So sorry to hear this, Spinny. Be strong, surround yourself with good people. Get the best medical advice you can. You’re in my prayers.
August 1st, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Thank you for the prayers, SDS. 🙂