Lisa of Second Haven

If Trump had the same healthcare access as me, I'm fairly sure he would have died 200 times already.

If we ever learn how to speak to animals, the first thing we should translate is, "Calm down, I'm trying to help you!"

So I'm guessing Monster Energy drinks got electrolytes. They got what plants crave.

To the rest of the world, the US will forever be Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide.

I bet you cannot guess my all-time favorite Marvel or DC hero! (Hint: It's not Superman.) If you've ever seen a real hero and wondered why you were so deeply moved, this article explains why. We all face the same choices as the people in our hero stories. open.substack.com/pub/secondha...

Today I learned that there's a white berry and they named it... White Blackberry. Sigh.

The "moral" code at the center of US politics and economics is survival of the fittest, where the strong eat the weak. The best evidence for this is all the times we reward or forgive abusers and punish or abandon their victims. It's the moral code that has to change.

I'm having one of the worst ME/CFS flare ups not because I'm 100% incapacitated but because I'm 90% incapacitated. That 10% is taunting me. #mecfs #neis #neisvoid #chronicillness

I've said it before and I'll say it again... Medical Advocate should be a common job, and every American should have one. We need an advocate when we're trying to get a diagnosis or find the right treatment. To navigate a broken system. Or the moment we enter a hospital. #chronicillness

Beautiful!

Artemis from my backyard. It's strange to see them flying to the moon when basic healthcare is still out of reach.

Life is like a bowl of frozen cherries from Walmart still cold after two minutes in the microwave.

Timeline Cleanse

I know I’m not the only one trying to get a handle on grief, so I’m sharing this to help normalize what people don’t see from me: •My hobby burnout •My amplified social anxiety •My difficulty meeting deadlines •My inability to keep track of time •My guilt in joy You’re not weird. You’re healing 💛

Meanwhile in heaven...

If I just woke up after an 18 month coma, what's the first news you'd tell me?

Michael Kosta looks the way dads think they must look when telling a dad joke. #dailyshow

Them: imagine your dog My brain:

Florida snow storm. This is falling off of her in bales.

How can you say no to that? Don't worry... I threw the ball.

That one cold week in Florida killed just about everything in our yard... except the aloe growing under the warm exhaust of a window fan.

Gorgeous! 😍

I grew up watching Star Trek: The Next Generation, and one of the qualities I loved most about it was that it felt universal and uniting, like it was truly made for everyone. Multiple views could come together under the umbrellas of reason and compassion, and diversity was normal.

We are built to live each day in the warmth of community, with friends and family and fellow villagers and a small, familiar social world that supports us. If you feel the pain of our chronic absence of community, congratulations... you are a human.

If you're coping with chronic illness, it's okay to take things slow. I know you already know that, but sometimes we just need to hear someone say it.

We're ramping up for a build battle in Second Haven, our Minecraft multiverse. If you're curious and want to join us, visit SecondHavenMC.org for more info. You don't need to be a pro builder. The competition is light and friendly. All ages welcome. Open to spectators. #minecraft #cfs #neisvoid

What are you saying "yes" to that is actually depleting you with no concern for your well-being? #chronicillness #mecfs #cfs #pots

Where are these parties and can I play? This sounds heavenly. 🥹🥳

Need something to counteract the horrors of the news? Make some hot cocoa and join us... Enter our little world for a moment in this short video. Remember what a kind, playful, warm-hearted world feels like. This is why we play. ❤️❄️🕯️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKDu...

Very relevant for anyone who struggles with chronic illness

Mosaic by a player in Second Haven, made with glazed terracotta. This is under her Italian villa in the Hero's Journey world. #Minecraft

I guess it's time to take down my Christmas tree. It's been so nice to see it glowing in the dark corner of my living room. ✨️

Imagination is a gateway to Wisdom...

Before chronic illness, I went to festivals, hiked through forests, swam in the ocean, and gardened in my backyard. I still do all of that... just virtually. Does it still count? My mind and heart say YES! #chronicillness #neisvoid #cfs #pots #secondhaven #minecraft SecondHavenMC.org

What we do when we're stuck in bed fighting fatigue and pain #neisvoid #chronicillness #minecraft #secondhaven youtu.be/MbUlus1xAoU?...

My story in the style of a mockumentary. As a parent living with chronic illness, this is why Minecraft has been such a big part of my life. #chronicillness #cfs #minecraft #parenting #chronicpain #gaming youtu.be/sZbSeSIZZRI

In all of this mayhem and heartbreak, moments of lightheartedness, humor, or play could seem irresponsible, but they are vital. Little joys, especially shared, viscerally remind us why we're fighting.

I live about 20 minutes from the beach but have been housebound for months with #chronicillness #cfs. My outlet is #Minecraft. So here's my day at the beach! A sand castle the size of a mansion. So relaxing and I'm not even tired. #neis #longcovid #secondhaven

#Chronicillness visualized with #Minecraft. youtu.be/ZTxUQFgiRAA

One of our players built a small vineyard on a hillside... while bedridden with #chronicillness. #Minecraft is extremely therapeutic when you're down. youtu.be/C6V8iqmvwXI?...

This is for people with #chronicillness who haven't heard of #Minecraft but might find a lot of joy in it. I have #fatigue, #chronicpain, and #brainfog, and Minecraft has been a godsend. It keeps my spirits up when my body is down. youtu.be/aWuCkUVotLQ

Happy New Year, everyone! There's no telling what 2026 will bring. Hope springs eternal!

We've declared this Christmas week because I didn't spend all my last energy tokens (i.e. spoons) decorating the house, jacked up on special-occasion prednisone, to turn right around and undo it. #chronicillness #mecfs #longcovid