Author Archives: Tessa

About Tessa

Teresa (Tessa) Smeigh at 60 plus is still going strong despite her disabilities affecting both physical and mental abilities. She has bipolar disorder (mental), Fibromyalgia (nerves), degenerative disc disease (spine), and arthritis (joints). Her new journey's include Diabetes controlled by insulin. She is also working on 2 fiction books (mysteries). The books will probably never be finished. She keeps her blog filled with useful content, occasional devotionals (She is a Christian), stories and poems. Plenty to keep you busy. She has also been interviewed by blogs and had other posts published on many different blogs. She is from Southern, NJ. Her family and blog keep her busy.

5 Years Ago Today

Posted on October 5, 2018

Originally posted on Tessa Can Do It! Positivity is Catching!:
Taken by Teresa Dean Smeigh “Mom’s bench from dad” ? A Mother’s Love by Tessa Smeigh October 2018 Mom, 5 years ago today You went to a better place. Although…

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Dizzy

Posted on August 5, 2018

  Dizzy by Teresa Smeigh August 2018 My mind is in a tizzy. My thoughts make me dizzy.   Bipolar is part of my problem. My thoughts, can’t contain them.   Need help regrouping. Hate this stinking thinking.

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Getting a Sleep Study with Fibromyalgia or CFS

Posted on February 12, 2018

Getting a Sleep Study with Fibromyalgia or CFS I have had several of these. They really aren’t a big deal despite knowing that someone was watching me sleep. Tessa – advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also devout Christian … Continue reading →

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New Plan For This Blog

Posted on October 22, 2017

Since I am still getting new followers here I am going to stop moving my work to my main blog. All new stuff will go to the main blog http://www.tessacandoit.com and if you are looking for something to read go … Continue reading →

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Attention all followers, I am not going to update this blog, but no longer deleting and moving the older stuff.

Posted on October 21, 2017

So if you haven’t already subscribed to my number 1 blog http://www.tessacandoit.com, then now is the time to do it because that is where all of my new writing will be displayed from now on. I will also be changing … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 537 – Haiku

Posted on June 22, 2017

by Teresa Smeigh June 2017 the tent barely veiled the unruly treatment of the royal children Treatment, noun: behavior toward, conduct toward; handling of, dealings with, management of, medical care, therapy, nursing, ministrations; medication, drugs, medicaments; cure, remedy, discussion, handling, … Continue reading →

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One liner Wednesday – Wheelchair or Walk?

Posted on May 31, 2017

My son says, “That if I don’t want to end up in a wheelchair, I must walk more.” Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Susie’s Toys – Friday Fictioneers May 31, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017

  Susie looked at her poor toys. The three of them the firemen saved and threw outside. They were soaking wet from the firemen putting out the fire in her house and they hadn’t had time to dry yet. As … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Storm – May 31, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017

Tara’s Thin Spiral Notebook – prompt weekly The prompt is: storm The sky was darkening quickly. Annie scrambled to gather her things and get inside before the rain started. As she leaned against a tree, a knife slashed into the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writing Prompt #89

Posted on May 15, 2017

(5) Words: | SONG | RAYS | LEAD | TRACK| SCARE| The Tracks – by Teresa Smeigh May 2017 The sun’s rays Light up the train’s track. I lead you Cheerfully. Up the tracks to the trestle Frightfully singing.   … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 301 – Haiku

Posted on May 11, 2017

by Teresa Smeigh May 2017 violate the virgin was an anticlimax to her she bit him quite hard Violate, verb: contravene, breach, , infringe, break, transgress, overstep, disobey, defy, flout; disregard, ignore, trample on, invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, intrude … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #148-Fast and Plain

Posted on May 9, 2017

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #148-Fast and Plain Haiku by Teresa Smeigh May 2017 You must eat it fast Your plain shirt will have small spots From the melting sun Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge – Clean and Sharp

Posted on May 9, 2017

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge – Clean and Sharp By Teresa Smeigh May 2017 Needles clean and sharp Pierce the skin swiftly, less pain I hate insulin Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses -Author of Articles, Stories … Continue reading →

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Pollinating

Posted on May 9, 2017

Pollinating by Teresa E. Smeigh May 2017 A bee buzzed a pretty flower. I walked by and it did not cower. Buzzing gently from flower to flower. Pollinating many during the hour.   Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate for Mental … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge – Lead & Save

Posted on May 6, 2017

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge  – Lead & Save By Teresa Smeigh April 2017 Lead pipe, pierce his heart! Go now and get it over. No one can save you.

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Three Word Wednesday 530 – Shadorma

Posted on May 3, 2017

by Teresa Smeigh May 2017 Seductive! Tilt that pelvis down! Push out chest! Tuck rear in! Seek as many men you can! Share, don’t be greedy! Seductive, adjective, tempting and attractive; enticing. Tilt, verb: move or cause to move into … Continue reading →

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Lost Friends! (Shadorma)

Posted on May 2, 2017

Lost Friends by Teresa Dean Smeigh May 2017 Lost friends found. Happiness fills me. Miss me friend? I’ve missed you! Glad you are back in my life. Friends again we’ll be! Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate for Mental and Invisible … Continue reading →

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Love! (Haiku)

Posted on May 2, 2017

Love by Teresa Dean Smeigh May 2017 My heart longs for thee. Near, but oh so far away. Glad you’re in my life. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses -Author of Articles, Stories and Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com … Continue reading →

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Haiku Horizons prompt “link” number 167

Posted on April 30, 2017

Haiku Horizons prompt “link” Linkage- by Teresa Smeigh April 2017 A link is a link, It will hold things together. Do not break that link! Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge # 31 – PEACE & TEAR

Posted on April 26, 2017

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge # 31 – PEACE & TEAR By Teresa Smeigh April 2017 Peace settled slowly Over the dark, war-torn lands. Tears glistened in eyes.

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