A bittersweet lifeline: the price of help in a time of crisis
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As much as I wanted to keep my recent ex out of our lives, life had other plans. Our breakup was still fresh, and I was determined to establish boundaries and create distance between us for the sake of my emotional well-being. I had booked a trip to Mauritius for myself and the kids when our dog, Bismarck fell ill. The vet diagnosed him with Cushing’s disease—a condition characterized by an overproduction of cortisol, leading to organ damage. Symptoms included hair loss, excessive water drinking, panting, and painful bouts of pancreatitis requiring hospitalization and IV treatment. This made me wonder if excess cortisol was the cause of my frozen shoulder.
A bittersweet lifeline: the price of help in a time of crisis
A bittersweet lifeline: the price of help in…
A bittersweet lifeline: the price of help in a time of crisis
As much as I wanted to keep my recent ex out of our lives, life had other plans. Our breakup was still fresh, and I was determined to establish boundaries and create distance between us for the sake of my emotional well-being. I had booked a trip to Mauritius for myself and the kids when our dog, Bismarck fell ill. The vet diagnosed him with Cushing’s disease—a condition characterized by an overproduction of cortisol, leading to organ damage. Symptoms included hair loss, excessive water drinking, panting, and painful bouts of pancreatitis requiring hospitalization and IV treatment. This made me wonder if excess cortisol was the cause of my frozen shoulder.