Gillian May
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A former nurse turned writer. Topics include mental health, addictions, trauma, and wellness. Book coming soon! Sign up for my newsletter — https://upbeat-trader-4181.ck.page/839d0ab3f9
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The First Signs of Alcoholic Liver Damage Are Not in the Liver
My father died of alcoholic liver cirrhosis four years ago. It came as a surprise to all of us, even though it was clear he had a severe drinking problem for decades. It was especially surprising to me, as a former nurse and a recovering alcoholic. You would think I'd know more about liver problems and alcohol use than the average person. But the truth is, in the months before his death, I had no idea my father's liver was struggling at all. Most people know about cirrhosis, but few people know how a liver goes from early damage to end-stage liver cirrhosis.
By Gillian May4 years ago in Longevity
Liver Health and Signs of Liver Damage from Alcohol Abuse
My father died of liver failure from heavy alcohol abuse three and a half years ago. I was a nurse for 20 years; I thought I knew a lot about liver health and the signs of liver damage. My father had quit drinking for six years before relapsing just four years prior to his death. I didn’t realize that he had been showing signs of alcoholic liver damage in the two years before his death.
By Gillian May6 years ago in Longevity
What's in a Face? The Best Advice for Taking Killer Portraits
What's in a face? In short—everything. Here is my best tried-and-tested advice for taking killer portraits I met her while traveling through Mexico. I saw her coming down the street with a basket full of artisan dolls she had made. Her face was beautiful, and framed with such character by the round straw hat she wore.
By Gillian May6 years ago in Photography
