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My Bladder’s in Charge Now.

My Bladder’s in Charge Now.

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Jun 24, 2025
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My Bladder’s in Charge Now.
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It happened again.
One sneeze. One rogue laugh. One slightly-too-long Target trip.
And now I’m speed-walking like a suspicious toddler in wet underwear, praying to the goddess of panty liners.

At what point did my bladder become the boss of me?

Because I sure as hell don’t remember handing over the keys.

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