***From My Desk in Pollyanna World 🌎***

An update about my quietness and surgery date... They tried to break yo girl!

Hey Winos. I have been MISSING your energy ✨️! So I'll just get right into it. The surgery to have my large intestine removed is November 13th, and I had my last pre-op appointment this past Friday. Because of my other health conditions, and the type of surgery, I have to be on a liguid diet for the next 30 days. My husband and I are pushing forward, although the hospital is 4 hrs away and our fr-amily support group doesn't live in our state. I will have a permanent stoma and we asked about home related services once I'm released. As of this year, that assistance may no longer be available due to the multiple changes in the healthcare "industry". I've been dealing with the logistics of everything because his role in all of this begins after my release from the hospital. I may be a Pollyanna but I'm strong 💪🏾. So I decided to ask my insurance why I might not be eligible to get the initial help once I get home, and the reply was, "Due to recent changes, you're not deemed viable," in a flat monotone. VIABLE?? Apparently, because of my recent health challenges (the new dystrophy diagnosis that they've postponed testing for because I started drastically losing weight accompanied by extreme pain and fatigue that turned out to be my colon dying), I'm not worthy of maintenance healthcare.

This story is twofold. First, please don't ignore your health and/or new symptoms you may be experiencing. Since I have lupus and scleroderma, I thought I was just in a flare. It turned out to be way more serious. And secondly, if you're disabled, they now have an algorithm that determines your worthiness, as a human being, of receiving continued healthcare. I recently found out that the stoma groups in my area have been dismantled due to budget cuts, so there are little to no resources available to figure out aftercare or how to deal with your emotions after such a life changing surgery. But the worst part of all of this is to hear that I'm not a viable person in this country. I'm not gonna lie, that almost broke my spirit until I REMEMBERED that I'm more than worthy to occupy space. So, I'm going to chronicle daily, as much as physically possible, to help those in my area who are new to this process in the current health paradigm we're living in. I'm thinking about how just last year, I took for granted the different services and options that were in my small community that are no longer here. I don't know if I'll be of help. I only know that I have to try.

I always try to encourage people who are around me even as I hide in shadows. And to that extent, I want to remind everyone to be kind to one another. You never know what someone is going through or how their life experiences are affecting them. I don't want anyone to just exist in silence because it's safe in your cocoon. I ask questions because I'm a novice in the homeopathic spaces, so if anyone has any suggestions please feel free to comment. With that in mind, I will probably be a part of the #ReplayGang for awhile as I meditate to get my mind right for the healing process to come. I going to miss all of your chat comments that cause me to slide out my seat and howl with laughter. But most of all that electric energy once the Wino theme starts to play at the beginning of the lives! Take care of yourselves and each other. I just want to do my job 1 mo time that I was given on our last call: Cheick, Tasha K said, "CALL THE LAWYER!" 👀 Whoo, that felt good!! 🤣

#WinoFamily #WinoGangGang #OG

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HEY WINOS... WE DID IT! First off, after The Creator, I want to thank ALL of you for the prayers, chants, hymns, and great energy that you sent for my brother-in-law's case. That illegal, Mississippi Burning, Cracker Barrel, trumped up charge was thrown out of court on its "arse" (as my granddaddy used to say) on THIS day! Merci mon Dieu et doux bébé Jésus!

For all of you that donated, my family and I can't thank you enough! Sometimes it takes a community to overcome an injustice, and my Wino Family, you were that for me and mine. Never forget that love, kindness, and joy is the greatest superheroes against hatred, racism and evil that this world can throw at you. And those same superheroes can heal all aches, pains, and sorrows you may feel today, because there's a tomorrow that can hold your greatest blessing.

Tasha K I originally came for the 🍷 🥂 all those many years ago, but the loving, caring FAMILY that you helped to cultivate with accountability and uplifting members that remind me of my grandparents, sisters/brothers, aunties/uncles, etc, has me glued to my rocker on the front porch with Ms. Clara. ALLLL of you help to keep me being a Wino Pollyanna and I'm grateful. My shout of joy today is," Cheick we CALLED the lawyer... and WON!" Now, I can move forward towards my upcoming surgery in peace and with one less thing on my plate!! This is one of my all-time favorite songs to express love, and today I dedicate it to all of you. May you continue to be blessed! ~Born

https://youtu.be/GYQfWJNWe3I?si=0QGlOCYuNFj5nmBu

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We’ve been wondering where our R&B and NeoSoul singers are, well Kirby said listen here!:

https://youtube.com/shorts/-s61Az_JSjM?si=h2NI7oVB1MwPnPKV

This is a snippet from one of her songs, but check her out. She might get me to listen to the radio again!

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Tasha K is this part of the Beyonce exit plan you spoke on, or is there a new bottle of 🍷 being uncorked in The Carter household? Winos... Thoughts?

https://youtu.be/k7QWp-XNz0w?si=grswvotoNx9QX_5H

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Hi Wino Family. Yesterday I had to use some alcohol to prepare my arm to insert my Freestyle Libre when something smelled off. Now, I have to explain that I get on my family and friends' nerves because my nose is SUPER sensitive. I looked over at my hubby and said, "This isn't our normal rubbing alcohol. Can't you smell that?" And thrust it under his nose. I got a 'here she goes again' look and a smells the same response. I rubbed my arm again and felt some residue. I don't know about y'all, but I know when there's been a change in something I use because my nose, knows! Anywho, I grabbed my old bottle and started comparing it to the new one I had just opened and flipped it over to the inactive ingredients. My old bottle had just purified water, the new one had me remembering my grandmother saying, "Sound it out, baby." I flipped it back over and saw isopropyl rubbing alcohol on the old bottle...✅️, we good. The new one?... Ethyl. Ethyl? Then it hit me. It smelled just like fingernail polish remover!

I won't go into the research I did because this post is a novella already, and you can do that on your own. Needless to say, they both clean, but my original isopropyl is stronger and evaporates faster without the residuals being left on my skin. So, in future, if I need an alcohol to clean and disinfect my skin, especially since after my upcoming surgery I'll have a permanent opening, I'll be using what the hospitals and my great-grandparents used. Some good old fashioned isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Just be careful and read the bottles when you're buying it if you feel like me. How dare they sell a slightly cheaper and in my mind, inferior product for the same price!! 😤 What I'm thankful for is that my nose hasn't steered me wrong yet... Even if it's sticking itself in business that doesn't pay me! 🤣 I gave you a couple of pictures. Please don't clown me about my pj's. Ok, you can clown me if you can see them, just do it ol' skool, like at the spades table!! 😉 😘 Peace and blessings.

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Hey Winos! I love my sister. She created a cartoon 3D version of me and my husband for his B'earthday. The first one depicts where we are now. But because she wanted to make sure I smile and laugh every day, she made the 2nd version and I stated humming "Dontchange" by Musiq Soulchild and HOLLERED!! This was the best gift EVER to celebrate another year with him, and the love we share. To me, this reinforces that creativity supersedes extravagant, over-the-top presents. She charges but because she loves us, I got the "family free" discount...She even automated the 2nd one. It looks even more beautiful in person! I'm recognizing my blessings and getting my Pollyanna smile back! #familylove

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Hey Winos. I'm feeling better and I want to thank everyone for the prayers, well wishes and uplifting words of encouragement. However, after Bigo last night, I had to remind myself that women deserve to be treated better than the 5 minutes I saw, so the link below is a beautiful testament of a woman's strength and beauty! I know Tasha can handle herself, and I'm not fragile despite my current circumstances, but old boi was just plain disrespectful on multiple levels. I don't mind supporting the platform, but that app can kiss my behind and kick rocks. I hope the 🍷 makes it back to here where respect is our natural way of dealing with each other. I can get in the gutter but I don't want to live in hell with some of those yn's!! Kudos to you for staying calm and collected Tasha K 👏🏽. Here's a little something for all of us to listen to and may it touch you in your wombs, solar plexus, and souls!!

https://youtu.be/59Fa6_vni38?si=qk_c7T0h3WJ0iKUI

Hi my Wino family. I'm not writing from my desk at Pollyanna World today because for once I am TRULY not feeling like a Pollyanna. Most of you know that I have a dystrophy that is affecting my neck and my ability to swallow. I was originally told that I had multiple vitamin deficiencies and started a regimen of vitamins that Tasha K suggested that greatly helped. But as test results started coming back, and after seeing multiple specialists, my hubby and I got the news that it's either MS (which is better), then we were told it's more than likely ALS. So, I've been waiting to see a specialist within the speciality field of Neurology.

Well, earlier today I found out that after waiting over 6 months for my appointment in November, it was canceled and rescheduled for February 24, 2026. This is the direct result of this administration's interference in providing care for the elderly and disabled. You see, next year there may not be funding for critical care for Medicare/Medicaid and the health professionals in the states surrounding me are waiting to see which way the wind blows before seeing patients. Meanwhile, I'm not getting the care needed to slow down the progression of the damaging effects on my body.

For the 1st time, I cannot find my smile or happy place. Y'all know I try my best to uplift everyone with a kind word, but I can't find it for myself right now. This is me being transparent, stating that depression has hit me like a cave-in without a sliver of daylight. I'll ask for help for anyone other than myself because I feel like there are people who have it worse out here. And I don't believe any platform should be used as a personal diary, but I'm scared because I've gotten so physically weak that it's hard for me to even stand long, let alone walk. Through all of this, I seek and find blessings, so feeling depressed is a foreign concept. So I'm reaching out to my Wino Nation Soldiers to send up well-wishes, thoughts and prayers, not only for my brother-in-law and his battle with his rights being violated, but now, also for me. I can't tell you the last time I have cried for anything dealing with me, but today I'm having a meltdown like Chernobyl. I'm lost. Please pray that the healthcare I so desperately need will be available for the upcoming year. Thank you all. Peace and blessings ~Born

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ATTENTION WINOS:

The Facebook Privacy Settlement has been approved (without Meta acknowledging any wrongdoing). If you filed a legitimate claim, payments will be going out in batches to whatever payment method you chose. Please check the email you used to file your claim for your payment amount and any other benefits that you are entitled to. Good luck. One other thing, please don't expect a major windfall because as always, the class action lawyer(s) will get the bulk of the money. This is just an update to let you know that it's a wrap after all this time.

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Hey Winos! Today is my husband's B'earthday!!🎂 🥳 Every year I have to think of creative ways to get him to take the day off. This is one of the only things we clash hard about. I'm not big on any other special days except for New Year's Eve (how you ring in the new year is how you'll spend your year), our anniversary, and B'EARTHDAYS!! Why did I have to schedule a doctor's appointment to get him to rest on his special day?😪 😫 Either way, we're enjoying his day in togetherness. After I finish getting my blood work done, I have plans that include having his favorite foods delivered, putting on our mix tape and slow dancing 🕺🏾 💃🏿 (I still have it after all these years converted onto a CD), and showing him how thankful I am for another year with him. Today is a wonderful day!! I'll be part of the #ReplayGang for tonight's live. Have fun Winos 🍷🥂🍷🥂, and if you have a moment to spare, please send some good vibes and well-wishes out into the universe for my hubby!!✨️ 💙 💗 💘