I have a hard time observing the National Day of #TruthandReconciliation, not because of what it signifies, but because most people observe it as a holiday.
Here's what you can do to become an ally in observing #NDTR.
shannonmckenney.com/national-day...
#orangeshirtday
#everychildmatters
Thank you so much for all your support!💓
From sharing her journey as a sepsis survivor to performing on stage, our Patient Advisory Council member, Shannon McKenney, is bringing her voice to #WCICC2025. She’s presenting today and performing at Friday’s closing ceremony! Learn more about Shannon: shannonmckenney.com
Thank you @actiononsepsis.bsky.social for all your support!
#WCICC25 #caringintensively
Sepsis continues to be a global burden to all healthcare systems. That's why it's important for people like me, #pwle (people with lived experience) to share their stories of survival. See you @vancouverconventioncentre.com!
I am beyond honored to be presenting at the World Congress of Intensive Critical Care today!
I'm excited to be attending #WCICC25 with @christinesepsis.bsky.social & performing at the closing ceremony with Barbara Dolan!
PS: It's my 1st live show since 2019!🎉
🔗 shannonmckenney.com/stop-sepsis-sa…
#sepsissurvivors
#worldsepsisday
#wcicc2025
It's #sepsisawarenessmonth so I wanted to introduce you to some of the ladies who inspire me!
Angie Nickel
Jackie Duda
Katy Grainger
Amalie Henze
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I've had an Intractable Migraine for 2638 days! I've tried every CGRP, DHE, Eastern medicine, & lifestyle changes. What seems to be working is nearing menopause.
My question is, has anyone heard or have access to literature on the positive effects of nicotine patches on migraines? Just had to ask🤗
Some people love the fall? You lust to fulfill your pumpkin spice latte dreams...When it comes to the end of summer, I only see death and dying. I dread that winter is coming!
🔗https://shannonmckenney.com/winter-is-coming/
#winteriscoming
#herecomestherainagain
#amazonassociate
It seems like everyone we know has a young adult starting their #postsecondary education so, I’ve compiled a list of practical things you need as you start #university.
🔗https://shannonmckenney.com/practical-things-you-need-as-you-start-university/
Family
I’ve heard losing your culture is comparable to a soul wound. Like I mentioned previously, I felt alone in a world without a place to belong. However, that changed today.
It’s a good day to be Métis!
🔗https://shannonmckenney.com/its-a-good-day-to-be-metis/
#metis
#indigenous
#reclaimed
#WorldSepsisDay is September 13th!
You know a survivor even if they're not aware they're a survivor. #Sepsis is more common than cancer & still has a mortality rate of 20%!
Please sign so the @who.int will assign an ICD-10 for #PostSepsisSyndrome.
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I have always hated cleaning! Not disliked, HATED! However, I found that my mental health is so much better when my house is organized and clean. Tidy home, tidy mind.
I've simplified this task over the years.
shannonmckenney.com/tidy-home-ti...
#housekeeping
#tidyhousetidymind
Life-saving idea! Pass it on!
Completely horrifying.👇 Anti-science monster.
RFK Jr. Cancels mRNA Vaccine Research www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
Reality: Vaccine...
- saved millions of lives
- < hospitalization
- < long COVID
- > pregnancy outcomes
- < healthcare costs
- promising platform for other diseases!
- etc, etc!!!
Little did I know that coming out of my shell would be the biggest challenge of surviving sepsis...
I had lost my bad bitch energy, but I think I got it back!
🔗 shannonmckenney.com/coming-out-o...
#newblogpost
#sepsisrecovery
#comingoutofmyshell
You can also join her Invisible Disabilities Support Group via the @sepsisalliance.bsky.social.
sepsis.org/sepsis-allianc…
Survivors helping Survivors!💪
Jackie shares her own survival story, along with mine and fellow survivors, Kim Smith, Don Smith, & Melissa Hodgson.
Check out Jackie's podcast, the 1:20
youtube.com/@the120pod?s... Podcast here:
Jackie Duda is a BEAST!!! This woman does so much advocating for sepsis awareness & changing lives for the better for all sepsis survivors.
This is her latest article in @thelancet.com.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
What Are You Using On Your Skin?
Now that I leave my house, I get asked this quite a bit. Honestly, I’m a basic Betty, but I’ll share some things that I have found to be helpful in fighting gravity.
shannonmckenney.com/if-i-could-t...
#antiaging
#skincare
#medicalesthetics
I ain't your honey!
Defund Hockey Canada & their slush fund to pay off victims & supply litigators for their perpetrators.
Canada gave $7.7 million to Hockey Canada, while $2.9 million went to silence other victims of these perpetrators!
share.google/73wTh2zZGLvj...
What a gross miscarriage of "justice" & the decision came from a woman? 🤦♀️
I am so happy Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote are ineligible to play in the NHL!
globalnews.ca/news/1129643...
What is on your list for Amazon Prime Days? I found some great deals! Just don't tell my husband. 🤣
#amazonprimeday
#amazonprime
#primedaydeals
shannonmckenney.com/the-ultimate...
Plus, I want to introduce you to Erica Taylor. She is a #makeupartist who gives tips for #matureskin & she's hilarious.
Let's talk about the grand climacteric; #menopause! Why is this change that every woman eventually goes through shrouded in shame?
#menopausal #perimenopausehealth
shannonmckenney.com/the-grand-cl...
Because survival is just the beginning of the FIGHT!💪
shannonmckenney.com/fight-for-yo...
#livedexperience
#disabilitywithoutpoverty
#fightforyourright
Are you or someone you know on #Disability benefits? They are so hard to get & aren't really sustainable when you do.
In this week's #blogpost, I talk about CPP Disability, BC Disability Assistance & Extended Healthcare Benefits.
Our Niece just graduated highschool & is now getting ready for her #Prom. I used to be a #hairdresser so she asked me to do her hair. This was our trial run. 😪🥰❤️
