Patricia Miller – CTFashionMag

This one is for the fathers out there

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Someone asked me recently to define hero. I, of course, thought of my mother. Her legacy defines hero. Then I thought of my brother, a three […]

Spring season for new beginnings

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com April. Spring? Well for most of the east coast this spring still feels like winter. Traditionally, spring is the season of new beginnings and fresh new […]

It’s March, time for celebrations

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com It’s March everyone. In the past, March was always was a celebratory time for my family as we are Irish. My mother was the first generation […]

It’s Valentines season, so remember to love yourself

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Oh yes, it’s February once again , which means the stores are filled with the word “love” and balloon hearts, candy hearts, and lots and lots […]

No one here gets out alive

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Dedicated to my beautiful Christina and Anthony: A letter about life. Death. It’s one of those words. The kind no one likes to say hear or […]

How do you help yourself feel ‘happy’

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com We hear people say it all the time,” My goal is to be happy!” But how often is that really the case? Honest and true, is […]

What to say to the kids post-weight loss surgery

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Often times when we think of body image, we only think about how it directly affects our selves after weight loss surgery. I find that parenting […]

Traveling after weight loss surgery

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Where to begin? As we prepare to jet off to Portland and join 300 other weight loss surgery patients, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on […]

How do you deal with stress?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Stress? How do you deal with stress? They say it’s the biggest cause of heart disease and does the most long term damage to our health. I feel as though […]

Defining what it means to be ‘active’

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com What is being active exactly? So many times we go through this journey after weight loss surgery and everybody’s advice is “Be Active.” “Be more active.” […]

41. Time to excuse yourself from the guilt

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com I am 41. Yes, this December I turned 41. I decided at 41, I’m going to release myself from guilt. Guilt of not being enough, not […]

Cruising into a difficult situation

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com As I write this, I’m on a family vacation. A cruise, to be exact. Talk about a difficult situation and a learning experience at the same […]

Worth the Weight: What to expect immediately after surgery

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Your eyes open. You made it through surgery. You breathe a sigh relief. Reality hits you. The days of splurges and decadent rewards are a thing […]

Making her decision because she and her loved ones were worth it

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Saying good bye to a loved one. Facing your own mortality and knowing your current health will lead to imminent death. Choosing one or the other. […]

Worth the weight: Making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER Weight loss surgery. These three words bring up a lot of emotions for people. Six years ago, I was the one making the emotional decision to have […]