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Seven Degrees Left of Center

by Dale

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #2276168

Each day is new; my recollection of the previous day is minimal. I’m learning to adapt.

Following a severe seizure, an MRI revealed a tumor the size of a lime in my brain. September 2019 is when this occurred. Situated one inch left and seven degrees from the center of my brain, the tumor touched the hippocampus. The part of the brain that handles language and memory.

When someone wants to know how I am doing? My reply is, “Seven Degrees Left of Center”.

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Amethyst Angel 🌼

Jun 3, 2025 at 11:31am
In response to "I thought I could stay away during my vacation."

Hey, writing keeps your brain alive. We write, therefore we are

Take care

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Amethyst Angel 🌼

May 31, 2025 at 6:31am
In response to "Story Dice"

Good idea. I hope you're doing well

AmyJo-Downhill slide begins!

May 24, 2025 at 5:38pm
In response to "Change"

It's amazing to see the grands grow up and blossom. I wish her well as you do. It's an exciting but also frightening time. I'm sure she will manage it well, as you have seen her qualities. Best wishes for her, and you as change comes quickly.

Soldier_Mike

May 14, 2025 at 8:52pm
In response to "Interrupted by Writing Errors"

I do have a suggestion, actually. You could create / write on your system's basic Notepad, then copy / paste the finished product into the appropriate place on WDC. I use a Windows machine and the Notepad does absolutely no error-tracking, so you wouldn't get sidetracked by squiggly underlines, red lines, etc. Also, using the Notepad would let you maintain a Saved copy of your work without having to remember to hit the applicable button on WDC, until you're ready to post your work.

👼intuey

May 9, 2025 at 2:38pm
In response to "Stop dwelling on yesterday."

It's so easy to get stuck in the past, isn't it? I think it's good to write about it. It's better than holding it in. But I agree with you, it's not healthy to dwell there. 💞

Amethyst Angel 🌼

Apr 10, 2025 at 12:00pm
In response to "What about today?"

Thank you for this reminder. I often get myself into a tailspin trying to do everything at once. I need to breathe and prioritize.

Amethyst Angel 🌼

Mar 14, 2025 at 11:03am
In response to "Yesterdays are gone"

I wish I could help you in some substantial way

Are you taking fish oil? It’s supposed to help the brain.

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Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

Mar 11, 2025 at 5:29pm
In response to "Making Time"

Yes it is alright to talk about it. Glad you are getting help.

Amethyst Angel 🌼

Feb 16, 2025 at 9:43pm
In response to "AI?"

We can't judge you for trying it out. I know there's a lot of controversy about AI, and sometimes people come here and try to fake us out with those stories. Always know your frail human spirit is so much better than anything a bot can put together. Wishing you all the best

Ichabod Crane

Jan 9, 2025 at 12:57pm
In response to "I miss him too"

Venting is healing to. Maybe she has to heal as well. Trauma affects even those not physically attached. Good luck to you and my prayers.

April 22, 2025 at 11:15am

#1087793

Regenerating follow-through

I took a week off because I had a problem with follow-through. The words stopped flowing. Some people may call it writer's block or a form of burnout, but it is something else.

The story lost its flow. The words couldn't find the follow-through they needed to move the text forward. So, I put everything down for a few days to allow my brain to refresh. I will go back to work this week. The juices are flowing again.

We often say keep writing. I wholeheartedly believe in that, but it is also okay to step back and take a break. Recharge, regenerate, and then follow through with energy.

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