As with most Major Lifestyle Transitions, there have been some bumps in the road along the way to this point in
preparation to Travel. Some involving Others, some involving Practical Matters & some involving Health Concerns.
I'm a 40 something, Single by choice woman. I've loved to travel all throughout my life & have lived
in several different states (8). Attempting to maneuver the confines of the so called, "typical middle class life"
felt like a noose around my neck for years. After taking a Mountain Vacation get-a-way http://wildernessviewcabins.com/ (staying in Windrush Cabin) about 5 or so years ago, at a time when I was badly burned out both Personally
& Professionally (Licensed in both Therapeutic Massage & Professional Skin Care) I was able to totally relax &
destress in a Naturally Beautiful Environment, which enabled me to seriously begin thinking creatively about divesting
myself of most of my material possessions & simplifying my life. So, that's how the process began. It
was only recently possible for me to purchase my RV & get on with the next step in living my "Ideal" lifestyle.
Most of you know that it was previously, extremely difficult for me to work a "regular job" with set
hours, due to the Migraine Headaches which I've suffered from nearly my entire life.
Over the course of 2 years I've gained substantial relief & newfound Hope through Acupuncture Treatments
by Dr. Carol Bates at Countryside Wellness Center in Clearwater, Florida (727)724-0488. The Professional Practice
of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine along with Classic Homeopathy has helped me more-so far, than anything
else I've tried during 36 years of suffering from Migraines & I've tried a very long list of treatment protocols from
a number of Clinicians, beginning when I was 12. (Regular M.D.'s, Neurologist, Ophthalmologist,
Environmental Medicine Specialist, A Multitude of Prescription Medications, Chiropractors, Nutritionists, Ortho-Molecular
Psychiatry, Bio-Feedback, Counseling/Therapy, Group Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Allergy Injections, Prayer/Spirituality,
12 Step Programs, Journaling, Women's Retreats...the list continues...)
Dr. Bates knew how motivated I was & how much I wanted to improve. The
Treatments also helped me to admit what I already knew to be True, that my Healing would only go so far here in Florida, since
it's not where I want to be & that in order to continue to Heal I would need to have the courage to follow my Dreams,
Desires & Passions wherever they may lead me.
Hence, I have finally purchased my RV, which I've wanted for many years & plan on traveling
as a lifestyle. Traveling is especially Inspirational to me, not only for
My Spirit, it additionally Enhances the Creativity essential to my Jewelry Designing. I know the time is right for me to do it.
New Information
I have learned some new & very enlightening information about my medical condition. The type
of Migraines I have are very rare, only 1 in 500 sufferers get this particular kind & it has a name BAM-Basilar
Artery Migraine or BTM-Basilar Type Migraine.
It's very lonely at times to have this condition, I have never in the 36 years this has been going on, ever
met anyone who has this particular type of illness. I have lost jobs, relationships, social life, participation in sports
& life in general, just to name a few. I usually suffer in silence & shame as this directly affects
my ability to support myself & this in turn affects my feelings about myself, it is a vicious circle. I hope to gain more
understanding & to benefit from the work of this organization dedicated to helping people like myself.
http://fightingmigrainedisease.com
Robin Troy
Holiday, Florida
Summer 2006
