So I Continue to Pretend My Life Will Never End

Parenting a child with autism alone while dealing with domestic violence. The results of pouring all your energy into your children and then paying for it with your health, possibly even your life.

King of Minnesota

A History of the Reign of Tim Walz Written by a Minnesota single mom, public health RN, and former democrat The History of Tim Walz’s Actions and Decisions Since He Became Governor of Minnesota:Including Questions About His Future Actions Based on His Past and the Current Circumstances in Minnesota Also Titled “What’s the Worst ThatContinue reading “King of Minnesota”

Family court will break you and force you to hide what you could have treated

You cannot go in for therapy. You cannot. You cannot admit any personal defects. Against the rules. You must be perfect at all times. No exaggeration here. Feelings are to be kept to oneself always. They are not allowed in family court. They are not allowed amongst parents- period. As long as the government isContinue reading “Family court will break you and force you to hide what you could have treated”

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: The State of Mental Health in Minnesota

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is still happening as suicide rates reach an all time high. But Covid! No. Stop. #bedsfullpsych #nostigma

Nursing Homes and Covid in Minnesota

Numerous issues with the handling of Covid-19 and the population that is at highest risk- the elderly. From government authorizing Covid-19 patients to be sent to nursing homes under lockdown – infecting many of the residents to rampant negligence of seniors while denying them any type of visits, it’s criminal. https://www.fox9.com/news/covid-19-kills-43-in-minnesota-nursing-homes-over-one-weekend https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Minnesota-nursing-homes-accept-COVID-19-patients-even-as-deaths-climb-570623671.html https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-elder-neglect-alleged-in-locked-down-facilities/89-8b772f6f-3d5c-4b53-87d3-8f89964728ac https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-and-advocates-call-for-end-to-virus-pipeline-to-elder-care/570968262/

For Kathleen….Wherever I May Find Her

By Kristina Tehrani July 26,2021 I’ve been a nurse for many years- about 13. I haven’t been working the entire time but I have several long term experiences under my belt. One of my favorite nursing jobs was working for the GLBT population in an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. Why? Because it wasContinue reading “For Kathleen….Wherever I May Find Her”

Losing My Best Friend to Lockdown Isolation

By Kristina Tehrani copyright July 27, 2021 I had this really smart, really funny, kind, well rounded friend who was a paid writer for a national publication. A paid writer! He did book reviews! He was also a recovering meth addict. He had been sober for a few years. Was in a masters program forContinue reading “Losing My Best Friend to Lockdown Isolation”

Killing Them Softly: Covid-19 “Management” in Minnesota

Minnesota- the land of 10,000 lakes, known for its vibrant arts and music community, sometimes unpredictable weather, a safe place to live, and “Minnesota Nice”. Or that’s how it used to be anyways. The state wasn’t perfect before 2020, but now droves of native Minnesotans are leaving for states that are all around healthier. Why?Continue reading “Killing Them Softly: Covid-19 “Management” in Minnesota”