Translucent

I can't be the only one with Alopecia Universalis that is also constantly pestered with pain. I didn't have the pain at first. Or maybe I did (I read that auto immune disorders also come with a good amount of pain tolerance) and just didn't notice as much before. Either way the intensity and consistency of the pain around my joints as well as the frequency and pain level of muscle spasms.

My symptoms fit that of a fibromyalgia and seem to improve with proper diet, regular exercise, and restful nights. Should I go to the doctor? Why the devil would I do a thing like that at this point in the game? I did not go to a doctor to give birth, twice, nor a hospital. I've rejected treatment/medication recommendations over and over based on the long list of side effects not worth the risk. 

It gets exhausting, some days more than others, keeping up a happy appearance while my brain is pestering my with pain signals. Put those on the low priority list! Agreed. Smiling usually does the trick. Gratitude. And of course, Cannabis. Cannabis as I use it currently works to alleviate the nagging joint aches and muscle spasms throughout the day. Of course I have to stop to smoke it several times a day. Or I can commit to an edible which will last me most of the day. And then there is that pesky little bugger, tolerance. Up, up, up goes my tolerance and up, up, up goes my medicine bill. Go off for a week, work out hard, drink lots of water, you're tolerance will drop. Are you crazy!? Guess I'm going to have to build up the courage. 

I really appreciate Cannabis for what it does do for me, still I find myself asking if it can do more. Can it 'fix' this problem of mine? Can it reverse, switch off, counter out autoimmunity? Could I wake up not stiff, sore, irritated, and desperate for a dose of Cannabinoids? You realize you'd have to make your own RSO? Trust no one says Rick Simpson himself. He also said, "Turn to mother nature if you want to see healing power - that's where you're going to see it." We're not talking about cancer its risky, expensive, and unpredictable. Research, I've got to do a better job of digging through what little research is already out there. 

Best to focus on the fight for terminal patients right to treat themselves with Cannabis for now. 
Power to the people.
One Love ~

SMK

Open Letter to Colorado Springs

Saturday November 10, 2012

Colorado Springs                                                                                        
Police Operations Center
705 S Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

RE: Bob Crouse

To all whom it concerns:

I am writing to you with my concerns in the matter of Bob Crouse. It is clear that the outcome of this matter has long required Mr. Crouse’s medication be returned to him, under Amendment 20 as he was acquitted. However, most likely never having suspected an acquittal, I presume that his medication was destroyed while in custody.

I understand many people may feel blindsided by the seemingly rapid growth of Cannabis acceptance as medicine. Whether or not I was frightened of government backlash, I take personal responsibility and offer my apologies for having taken so long to, truly, begin using my voice. You see for some reason the phone seemed to weigh thousands of pounds when it came to calling your offices. The pen never having proper ink to write you either. Perhaps you were not ignoring us but rather we were not speaking up. If that be the case, please then accept this now as my official request to be heard.

While it is my opinion, as well as the majority of other Coloradoans per the passing of Amendment 64, that this is a civil rights issue and the prohibition of Cannabis must come to an end; The medical breakthroughs and evidence cannot be ignored. The people should be free to treat themselves as they see fit and the plant should be free of the unjust and irresponsible classification as a Schedule One Drug. In fact, it shouldn’t be schedule as a drug at all or regulated like alcohol, but regulated like tomatoes as it is simply a plant. However, based solely on Mr. Crouse’s medical condition, I cordially request that your return his property as ordered or settle this matter immediately with his Attorney, Mr. Black.

With all of that said I do also understand your predicament in returning these plants. As any citizen does, you certainly must take into consideration the federal risk factors. If you return those plants, you would risk putting yourself in danger of being charged with federal criminal charges. We are all still very aware of the federal risks we are taking so I understand. It is frightening, but you have to ask yourself what the next right thing to do is. You should also know that should our local law enforcement be targeted by the federal government while upholding our states constitution we will speak of our outrage for you just as we do Mr. Crouse today. The people voted on these things. You have to make it right.

I implore you, please settle with Mr. Crouse swiftly, and cease extending time frames and spending tax dollars on legal process to obstruct justice. It is of utmost importance to me that I witness both my elected officials and the police department display moral character and consideration of the public opinion.

Sincerely,

Sweet Mary Kane