May was the longest month ever. But I’m feeling good mentally and emotionally as it wraps. Almost 💯 physically. I started out terrified after my ITP symptoms began to show themselves again while I was on vacation at the top of the month. The bruise was the size of a tennis ball — out of nowhere. “Here we go again,” I thought. Then the petechiae, a few more bruises, and mouth sores. Back on high dose steroids. Less sleep. More weight gain. Lost focus. But I knew better this time. I went in with the energy of doing everything I could, not to feel that way. So, I rested. And I hit it head on when I recouped a bit. I started drinking more water than I ever have. When I sleep, it is quality. When I’m up, I make the most of it. The ideas have been pouring out of me so I’m documenting them all. I had already cut back on wine + spirits prior to the trip so I could indulge at the resort. I’ve kept it up this month. I started using my fiveminutejournal every day. The prompts help me ...