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A (Normal) Day in the Life of a Demoniac

Keeping an activity record for each day serves as a way to maintain accountability, track progress, and reflect on daily priorities. It helps identify patterns, observe recurring challenges, and document milestones in a structured manner. By breaking the record into sections, it becomes easier to review specific areas of focus and take actionable steps for improvement. Here are the main sections of this record and their purposes:

  • Key Accomplishments: Highlights completed tasks and milestones, providing a sense of achievement and clarity on productivity.

  • Key Observations: Notes significant insights or patterns that arise from the day’s experiences, allowing for deeper reflection.

  • Planning: Outlines next steps and future tasks, ensuring that priorities are set and progress continues.

  • Challenges: Captures obstacles faced during the day, providing an opportunity to analyze and develop strategies for overcoming them.

  • Gratitude: Focuses on positive aspects of the day, fostering a mindset of appreciation and balance.

  • Cautionary Advisories: Documents potential risks or warnings, ensuring preparedness and foresight in future planning.

  • Provisions: Records resources or supplies acquired or needed, ensuring readiness for upcoming tasks or emergencies.

  • Resources: Tracks tools, contacts, or references used or required for accomplishing tasks, aiding in efficiency and continuity.




Key Accomplishments

Education

  • Completed my 2024–2025 FAFSA form online for my final quarter at Strayer University
  • Drafted a legal document: motion to dismiss my grandmother’s petition for a protective order
  • Filed the motion to dismiss with the clerk of the court

Dental Care

  • Established care with an Indianapolis dentist to address post-surgical complications from my dental implant procedure in Bogotá
  • Diagnosed with thrush by the dentist during a follow-up for post-surgical complications and began treatment accordingly
  • Obtained a referral to an oral surgeon for further dental concerns
  • Contacted the oral surgeon via voice message to schedule an appointment

Medical Care

  • Contacted my gastroenterologist regarding esophageal stricture, who advised visiting Dr. Drake at the Franciscan Health emergency room
  • Visited the Franciscan Health emergency room as advised by my gastroenterologist (Dr. James Jacob) to address concerns related to esophageal stricture

Key Observations

Environmental Stress

  • Return to unsafe, unstable housing compounds the effects of cumulative stress, as evidenced by the contrast during a three-week absence from the problem environment

Heart Rate Patterns

  • My heart rate slows significantly (by nearly 20 to 40 bpm) when engaged in schoolwork (i.e, reading course material) compared to an elevated average of 96–118 bpm in my current living environment

Recurring Health Issues

  • Experiencing esophageal stricture for the second time
  • Diagnosed with oral thrush again

Planning

Education

  • Log in to my Strayer University courses and post attendance to ensure I remain active and in good standing for the final quarter
  • Review my FAFSA submission for any additional steps or updates needed for my final quarter
  • Draft a motion to dismiss my petition for a protective order against my grandmother
  • File the motion to dismiss with the clerk of the court

Health and Medical Care

Prescription and Insurance Matters

Contact Pharmacy

  • Pick up my prescription for the treatment of thrush

Contact Insurance Provider

  • Reach out to my insurance provider to inquire whether treatment for my dental issues, including follow-ups and potential oral surgery, is covered under my plan

Appointments and Follow-Ups

Schedule Oral Surgeon Appointment

  • Confirm and schedule a follow-up with the oral surgeon to address dental concerns

Follow-Up with St. Francis Emergency Room

  • Confirm results or recommendations from my recent visit

Follow-Up with Gastroenterologist

  • Inquire about any additional recommendations or treatment plans for esophageal stricture

Environmental and Health Observations

  • Monitor the ongoing impact of environmental stress on my heart rate and consider possible solutions to mitigate these effects
  • Arrange for a stable and safer living environment to address cumulative stress issues and improve overall health

Challenges

Coordinating Medical Care

Transportation Costs

  • Limited funds create challenges for managing transportation between appointments with the dentist, oral surgeon, and gastroenterologist

Hospitalization Conflicts

  • If admitted to a hospital, restrictions on external specialist visits or the inability to leave for other medical appointments may cause delays in addressing multiple health concerns simultaneously

Priority Management

  • Balancing urgent dental follow-ups with treatment for esophageal stricture risks one issue lagging behind the other, depending on the hospital’s policies and protocols

Financial Concerns

Compulsory Nature of Dental Treatment

  • The treatment of my dental issues is mandatory and not elective, making it essential to address these concerns despite the financial challenges involved

Potentially Unaffordable Dental Costs

  • Regardless of whether my dental concerns are treated in Bogotá, where no insurance applies, or in Indianapolis, where my insurance may not fully cover expenses, there is concern about whether I will have sufficient funds to cover the costs

Outstanding Balance

  • An unpaid balance for a class I did not complete could potentially impede my ability to enroll in the final quarter at Strayer University

Uncertainty About Impact

  • I have not yet confirmed whether this balance will block my progression, creating a pressing need to clarify the situation with the university

Financial Constraints

  • Limited financial resources prevent me from addressing the outstanding balance directly, necessitating alternative solutions to ensure I can complete my education

Exorbitant AT&T Bill

  • My current AT&T bill is unmanageably high due to overbilling. The local AT&T store confirmed the issue and provided a number to call for resolution and applying credit to my account

Ineffective Customer Support

  • After waiting on hold for over an hour and a half following a four-hour callback window, I was transferred to the wrong department (technical support) and eventually disconnected. This raises concerns about whether I can get my credit applied before the due date of the 10th

Urgency of Resolution

  • The inability to resolve this billing issue promptly could leave the bill unaffordable, adding further strain to my already limited financial resources

Personal Debts

Emergency Financial Assistance from Mother

  • During my emergency in Bogotá, Colombia, my mother lent me cash and allowed me to use her credit card for transportation and incidentals. While I am uncertain of the total amount owed, it exceeds what I can currently afford to repair

Grandmother’s Instability

  • Her diagnosis of dementia, coupled with unpredictable behavior, poses ongoing challenges for maintaining personal safety and mental well-being

Continued Aggression and Harassment

  • Persistent actions, such as verbal or legal harassment, create an environment of stress and conflict that needs proactive management
  • The need to manage current legal disputes, including motions to dismiss on both sides, requires careful attention to deadlines and thorough documentation

Long-Term Implications

  • Ensuring that future interactions, whether personal or legal, are handled in ways that minimize escalation while protecting my rights and boundaries

Potential False Testimonies

  • Concern that certain family members may provide false statements in court to secure eviction or protection orders, potentially leading to loss of housing and homelessness

Ongoing Animosity

  • Anticipation of continued familial tension and harassment, which may result in further legal disputes and emotional distress
  • Apprehension about the abuse of legal processes through deceit, aiming to undermine my housing security and well-being

Limited Support Services

  • Frustration over the lack of adequate county services to address these familial and legal challenges, hindering my ability to assist my ailing grandmother and to secure a stable, independent living situation

Gratitude

Support from My Mother

  • I am deeply thankful for my mother’s generosity during my emergency in Bogotá. Her willingness to send cash and allow me to use her credit card was instrumental in managing transportation, incidentals, and other immediate needs

Progress in Education

  • I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my education at Strayer University, which keeps me focused on a long-term goal and offers hope for a better future

Accessible Medical Care

  • I appreciate having access to dental care in both Bogotá and Indianapolis. This access ensures I can address the health issues that arose during my time abroad

Shelter and Food

  • I am thankful to have shelter and access to food, which provide some stability amid otherwise difficult circumstances

Cautionary Advisories

Support from My Mother

  • While my mother’s help during my Bogotá emergency was invaluable, it also underscores a deeper frustration. Had I received support when my needs initially arose, this situation might never have escalated. For example, addressing my medical and dental concerns earlier would have cost a fraction of the eventual expenses incurred. The delayed assistance, though critical, came with a financial and emotional toll that might have been avoided with timely action

Progress in Education

  • My education at Strayer is a significant blessing, but the financial challenges surrounding it cast a shadow. The unpaid balance for a class I didn’t complete threatens to block my enrollment for the final quarter. Clarifying this situation with the university is crucial, as is finding a way to resolve the issue without sufficient resources. The uncertainty of whether I can finish my degree, so close to completion, detracts from what would otherwise be a source of hope and fulfillment

Accessible Medical Care

  • The ability to seek care locally and abroad is a blessing, but the financial burden associated with both options is daunting. In Bogotá, there is no insurance coverage, and in Indianapolis, it remains unclear whether my insurance will cover necessary treatments in full. This uncertainty adds stress to an already difficult situation, especially since these dental issues are compulsory to address, not elective. The blessing of access would be far greater if the costs were manageable and the coverage assured

Shelter and Food

  • Having a roof over my head and food to eat is something I am grateful for, but the circumstances are far from ideal. My living environment is unstable and unsafe, marked by ongoing harassment, violence, and acts of sabotage. My grandmother’s dementia exacerbates these issues—spoiling food by leaving the refrigerator door open, chilling the house unnecessarily, and creating an oppressive atmosphere with no regard for the harm caused. While I am grateful for shelter and sustenance, the emotional and physical toll they exact sometimes feels unbearably high

Provisions

  • My experience in drafting legal documents, filing motions, and self-representation in court provides a critical resource for navigating disputes effectively. These skills are particularly important given the history of certain family members making false allegations and providing misleading testimony to law enforcement and in court proceedings. This proficiency allows me to defend myself against unsubstantiated claims and ensure my rights are upheld in the face of such challenges

Documentation of abusive and concerning behavior

  • The videos documenting my grandmother’s abusive and erratic behavior, alongside multiple police reports detailing instances of violence against me, are invaluable assets. These recordings and official reports provide clear evidence of concerning patterns and actions, including one report indicating that hospitalization could result from future incidents. This documentation serves as critical proof in legal disputes, particularly in defending against false allegations or supporting claims regarding her behavior. Given the history of certain family members fabricating claims, these records offer a vital layer of protection and credibility

Progress in Education

  • My continued education at Strayer University represents not only progress toward my long-term goals but also a vital means of exercising and improving my critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. These abilities, already well-developed, are continually refined and adapted to meet the ever-evolving standards of the modern world. In the absence of employment, education provides the next best opportunity to engage with societal expectations and maintain alignment with its pace. This ensures that I remain both relevant and prepared for future opportunities in a dynamic and competitive environment

Strategic Planning Ability

  • My ability to identify challenges, prioritize actions, and devise thoughtful strategies is one of my most valuable resources in managing complex situations. This capacity allows me to approach issues with clarity and focus, whether addressing financial concerns, navigating legal disputes, or organizing medical care. For example, my experience in preparing legal documents, gathering evidence, and managing multiple medical appointments demonstrates my ability to remain organized and proactive
  • This skill has been further exercised in anticipating potential challenges, such as securing evidence to counter false allegations or planning for the financial burdens of essential dental care. By leveraging strategic thinking, I can assess risks, evaluate options, and implement solutions that not only address immediate problems but also align with long-term goals. This thoughtful approach ensures I remain resilient, even in the face of adversity, and helps me to navigate life’s uncertainties with a steady hand

Access to Supportive Resources and Connections

  • Significant barriers remain in addressing my challenges, including financial constraints, transportation difficulties, and the profound limitations imposed by managing at least three terminal illnesses in their latter stages. These obstacles complicate efforts to seek support and require persistence, strategic communication, and careful planning to overcome.
  • While I do not currently have direct access to resources, I do have a list of potential contacts and organizations with a stated cause for concern about my circumstances. These connections may provide opportunities to engage with individuals who could offer assistance or guidance. By leveraging social skills and adapting to circumstances, I may still be able to convert these potential opportunities into actionable support, creating pathways to address immediate and long-term needs.

Resources

Provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income residents for various civil matters, including housing disputes and family law issues.
Website: https://indianalegalhelp.org/
Phone: (317) 631-9410

Offers free legal services for Johnson County residents, with sessions at the Greenwood Public Library and the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin.
Phone: (317) 631-9410

Housing and Homelessness Support

Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)

Administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, providing rental assistance to eligible families.
Website: https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/section-8-housing-choice-vouchers-hcv/

Johnson County Assistance Programs

Offers various services, including help with rent, utilities, and access to food pantries.
Website: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/johnson_county_assistance_prog1.html

Dementia and Elder Care Services

Johnson County Senior Services

Provides support for the elderly, including transportation, meal services, and information on programs like Medicare.
Phone: (317) 738-4544

Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Indiana Chapter

Offers resources and support for individuals caring for family members with dementia.
Website: https://www.alz.org/indiana
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900