So hey.. I used do the whole “mommy blog” thing. I started in 2011 after my daughter was born. I missed her and my toddler son while I was away at work so I’d jot down their antics during my down time. It grew by inches, gaining followers and sponsors. It helped me branch out to tell stories, some of which didn’t involve my kids. I made a little money, I made A LOT of friends and was given opportunities I never dreamed that I could achieve.

But yeah. That all stopped.

I got a job, the kids grew larger and the storytelling seem to be more like telling on them and less about fun stories.

Then I had a stroke-ish

Because of a stupid medical procedure for a stupid bout of vertigo I stupidly listened to a doctor about going off my anxiety medication…for several days. Then I stupidly tried to take meds after a period of withdrawal before talking to my GP because my anxiety was attacking. Enter in stroke symptoms and a five day hospital stay.

Neurologically, I was fine after multiple multiple and a few more tests. Physically, I was fine. Mentally, I was a twist up of craziness that effected my face, hands and speech.

After all the stupidity was done ( but not before some T. rex shenanigans with my nurses and hospital staff- there’s video somewhere) the neurologist sat next to me and asked if I had an outlet. I said, yes but no. You need an outlet but not an outlet… a unicorn. Something that brings you joy, that challenges you, that fulfills you that’s not work or family. Something that’s just yours.

and so, BTHOC was born.