Ned Archives - Ned's Life Stories

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Unpacking My Past

Dated: Sep-09-2023 Categories: Compilations, Memorabilia Tags: 2020s, Domicile, Ned

Unpacked boxes from a move fill the entire living room with stacks from floor to ceiling.

Sorting through sentimental items in storage: telling my story through inventory.

Suicide Watch Time

Dated: Aug-31-2023 Categories: Compilations, Journaling Tags: 2020s, Ned, Psychology

Photo of man's wristwatch, held up as to read the time. Instead of hands, the face of the watch shows two words: SUICIDE WATCH

A series of stories on mental health anguish and recovery.

My Disabled Person Parking Placard

Dated: Aug-21-2023 Categories: Journaling Tags: 2020s, Health, Ned

Hand holding a bright red disabled person parking placard.

Thoughts on getting a disabled parking placard for the first time.

Chronic Pain Chronicles

Dated: Aug-01-2023 Categories: Compilations, Journaling Tags: 2020s, Health, Ned, Psychology

Model of lumbar spine overlaying Ned's low-back X-ray showing L4 vertebral displacement.

A collection of stories documenting my road to recovery from a spinal injury.

Doctor’s Indelicate Diagnosis

Dated: Jun-26-2023 Categories: Life Moments Tags: 2020s, Health, Ned, Ned's Videos

I asked the doctor treating me for my painful low-back injury, “Tell it to me straight, Doc, what’s my diagnosis?”

Blue Sky Rambling Nature Walk

Dated: Jun-18-2023 Categories: Journaling, Life Moments Tags: 2020s, Health, Nature, Ned, Ned's Videos, Psychology, Video

I take you with me on a blue sky rambling nature walk through Ragle Park where I opine on reality and recovery and horseshit on the trail.

Pushing Through Pain

Dated: May-15-2023 Categories: Journaling Tags: 2020s, Health, Ned, Ned's Videos, Psychology, Video

Trying to exercise after taking a fall resulted in soul-crushing pain that forced me to bed.

Gratitude in the Garden 4-30-23

Dated: Apr-30-2023 Categories: Journaling Tags: 2020s, Health, Nature, Ned, Ned's Videos, Psychology, Video

Expressing my gratitude for being able to water my small garden while standing up the whole time.

The Epitome of Self-Pity

Dated: Feb-07-2023 Categories: Journaling Tags: 2020s, Nature, Ned, Ned's Videos, Psychology, Video

On feeling sorry for myself even in the midst of beauty and abundance.

Happy New Year, Happy New Affirmations

Dated: Jan-01-2023 Categories: Journaling Tags: Ned, Ned's Videos, Psychology

Recorded on New Year’s Day, reaffirming my dedication to self-expression as a means of self-preservation.

Personal Journal and Autobiographical Archive

Dated: Jan-01-2023 Categories: Announcements Tags: 2020s, Ned

Ned Buratovich wearing STORY TELLER T-shirt

For 2023, I’m adding personal journaling to the family stories already at this website.

Major Recovery Milestone of Exercise Endurance

Dated: Nov-09-2022 Categories: Journaling Tags: 2020s, Health, Ned, Ned's Videos, Video

Thrilled and grateful for being able to complete an hour-long exercise class.

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