Addison’s Adventures
For so many of us who strive to live life to the fullest with Addison’s Disease, we are in a constant balance. People with Addison’s Disease do not make hormones that help the body respond to stress. Stress can be subjective. Each one of us experiences the world differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to replacement hormones for Addison’s Disease. We have to weigh science and medical advice. Sometimes it helps to consider the experiences of others who have the same condition.
Stories from Addison’s Adventures
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Unpacking
The road trip lasted for so long that my husband, who was still working full time, had to go home for a couple of weeks. He called me and said, “We need to schedule time to go over all your mail and deliveries. There are wine boxes all over the place.” After we said goodbye… Keep reading
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May I Take Your Photo?
We pulled into the first scenic parking lot when we entered the Badlands. After driving many hours past endless yellow fields dotted with black cows, the pink canyons looked even more unusual. We were in awe as we walked toward a ledge for what would be the first of many moments of wonder in this… Keep reading
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Van Envy
When I arrived at the Adventure Van Expo check-in, I told the people at the gate, “I think I’m going to have van envy.” We talked to a few custom van businesses and poked around inside the vans. We found one that we were interested in and asked the young sales representative about the rig.… Keep reading
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Den Parents
When I used to think about dispersed camping, I imagined being in a remote area alone with no one nearby in case of an emergency. So, when we decided to do it just outside of Grand Teton National Park, I was nervous. We entered the road and headed for an area called Upper Teton View.… Keep reading
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Sharks in Montana
As we rolled down our driveway on our big trip from Boston to Seattle, we went through our checklist one more time. We made sure we had the drinking water hose and a new filter. We packed the cast iron for fireside cooking. We thought we did not forget anything until we got to Wyoming.… Keep reading
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Laundromat Casino
When we arrived at a Best Western hotel in Spearfish, South Dakota, it was time to do the laundry. I walked into the local laundromat and was greeted by a sign that read “We also own the casino next door, if you need assistance please come over.” I put a ten-dollar bill in the change… Keep reading
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We Saw Some Stuff
After exploring the Oregon coast, we felt sluggish. So, when we came back to our campground on the Tillamook River, we decided a walk down a nearby path would perk us up. As we entered a narrow grassy maze that led to the shore of the river, a couple of well-fed, energetic golden retrievers burst… Keep reading
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This Was My First Rodeo
While having dinner at Cody Steakhouse our waitress said, “Make sure you get a seat in the Buzzard Roost when you go to the rodeo. You’ll see all the animals and action.” We arrived early and walked around trying to remember where we were supposed to go. We were surrounded by people in Western hats.… Keep reading
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Hot Van Life
I have lived life to the fullest with Addison’s Disease. I have run marathons, completed half Ironman distance races, and countless other triathlon and run races. I have traveled solo in France for a month. I have skied faster than I should. So when van life called, I answered yes without hesitation. I never knew… Keep reading
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A Grizzly’s Been Beddin’ Down
After checking out all the first-come first-served campgrounds in the Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming, we were excited to snag a spot underneath giant cliffs. I could hear the sound of moving water just behind the site. I imagined taking a walk down to the river after setting up camp. We could have a nice… Keep reading
