About Me
Finding Faith in Every Turn
Hi, I'm Tuesday! No, not the day – just me. I’m writing this "About" section at 28 years of age. I have a wonderful husband and two precious boys who are my world. I’m a Christian, and my faith is the single most important thing to me. It’s what wakes me up each day and gets me through the long nights, through the labs, biopsies and the tears. I am a wife, a mother, and a daughter, and while I’m far from perfect, I am certainly not plastic. The name of my blog, Not So Plastic, highlights the fact that the world often pushes an image of perfection – especially on social media – but social media profiles leave much left unsaid. I’m here to embrace the mess, the imperfections, and the realness of life.
I created this blog to offer insight, support, and a sense of community to anyone facing a diagnosis of Aplastic Anemia, or really any illness that feels overwhelming. This space is also for the families and friends who want to help their loved ones but aren’t sure where to start or what to say.
My Story
I was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA) in March 2025. Before that, I led a healthy life – I was always the one with the unshakeable immune system (pun intended!), never getting sick and staying active. But a fallen world has a way of throwing curveballs, and here I am.
Before my diagnosis, I had never even heard of Aplastic Anemia. Anemia? Sure, pop a little iron, right? Sickle cell? I knew what that was. But Aplastic Anemia? It wasn't even on my radar – until it became my reality.
I’ve always known I was meant for something bigger, but I never quite knew what that was. I think I’m starting to figure it out. My hope is to share my journey through a disease that, frankly, is terrifying – and to offer hope to others walking the same or similar paths. I want to raise awareness about chronic illnesses like this, encourage further research, and who knows – maybe even help influence a cure.
Those of us facing this challenge must have something in common, right? A common thread, at least? My goal is to share the most current research, because let’s face it – googling this disease can be incredibly overwhelming (please, don’t do it, I beg you). And Facebook groups are an absolute rabbit hole that leads to nowhere but anxiety and fear. Don't go there.
Most importantly, I want you to know that you are not alone. If there’s one word I would use to describe living with a chronic illness like this, it would be "lonely." No one else can truly understand what we feel physically, or the thoughts that flood our minds when the distractions fade away at night. It feels isolating. But I’m here to tell you: you are not alone. There are others just like you. You’re not crazy. You have every right to cry, to be afraid. But you also have an obligation to fight – not just for yourself, but for everyone who loves you, and maybe, just maybe, for someone else who is suffering, too.
I truly hope that reading this blog helps to build faith and bring encouragement through the words I share – whether after a long day or week. These are my heartfelt thoughts, feelings, and little tips and tricks that I hope can make a difference.
Be blessed, and hold on to faith.
Sincerely,
A Friend
Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided on this blog is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a healthcare professional, and the content shared here is based on my personal experiences and research. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
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