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Brain Glitches Need Cognitive Tools
Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Feb 11, 20253 min read


The Roller Coaster of 2024
Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Feb 3, 20253 min read


National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Nov 3, 20243 min read


Moving Bryce & Mayo Appointment
Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Unexpected Life Happenings=GLITCH
Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Is It Chronic Pain or Acute Pain?
So what is PAIN? According to the Mayo Clinic: pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Have you missed me?
Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Being Patient Is Doing Something
It's easy to feel like you're not doing enough when you're waiting for something to happen. This was the case for Marissa, who a little...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Jan 28, 20242 min read


An Update on Marissa, from her husband
3 weeks ago, at the suggestion of her neurologist, Marissa began the Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehabilitation Clinic. This program is an 8-4:30,...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Dec 12, 20233 min read


A fellow Vikings/Twins fan who also is an epilepsy warrior, WOW!
I met Jolene via the epilepsy online community. We immediately connected being both a wife and mom who have epilepsy. It was great to...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Nov 10, 20233 min read


Time change...UGH!
Yes, it is Thursday but this change has been VERY ROUGH! For those on Twitter you have seen I have tweeted some Epilepsy Awareness Facts...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Nov 9, 20234 min read


A mom's journey finding out her baby girl has epilepsy until now.
How I met Dana, the mom of Miss B. We lived in the Fargo-Moorhead area until our boys were the ages of 9 and 7. Bryce and Broc are a...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Nov 3, 20233 min read


November is Epilepsy Awareness month, to our family we live it daily. NEAM
What is epilepsy awareness month and what is 2023 theme? According to the National Epilepsy Foundation "November is National Epilepsy...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Mayo Update Part 2: Pain & Mental Well-Being
Now remember you need to read Monday's blog before you read this one When it comes to having uncontrolled epilepsy when on medications as...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 26, 20235 min read


Mayo Update Part 1
I hope all of you took a moment at some point this week to learn about SUDEP. It was officially recognized this past Wednesday but it...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 23, 20235 min read


Pam Zich Epilepsy Advocate
How I met Pam Zich Like many other fellow epilepsy advocates, I met Pam via my blog. This is why MyGlitch has been great for me. It has...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 13, 202316 min read


Mental Health And Epilepsy
How often is depression diagnosed with the living with epilepsy? According to the Epilepsy Foundation depressive disorders occur 5x more...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 11, 20235 min read


I Will Always Be Your Blondie. I Will Always Be Proud To Call You Dad & Doting Grandpa.
Can't believe you are already 73 years old! Blessed. I don't even know where to start. I could go on and on about so many things. So I...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 5, 20236 min read


Tractor rides, square dancing & more!
Can you believe it PapPap you said you wouldn't make it to this Birthday? Throwing it back to a fun memory of you dancing at our wedding...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Oct 2, 20233 min read


Not Being Able To Drive Directly Effects Your Well Being
How not being able to drive worked for our family. Make sure you read Monday's blog entry to understand this entry. When I was first...
Marissa DeVaul Parmer
Sep 28, 20235 min read
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