I’m often asked to describe some aspect of fibro (fibromyalgia), my chronic pain, chronic illness, etc. It’s not easy. There are so many pieces that all interconnect. As soon as I mention one thing, something else comes up… because one always affects the other, and another and another… I recently went through my worst flareup. … Read more
“Body break”. Do you remember those ads? Thinking about the break I need, from my body, reminded me of them. So, I’m looking for writing prompts to try to get the juices flowing again – after a long time of not feeling “it”… and what do I come across, but “write about your body”? My … Read more
No matter how much time passes, it doesn’t get any easier. The time between hurting gets bigger, but the hurt is still there, waiting to bubble to the surface. …not always for warned of the triggers, getting through most anniversaries without too much life interruption. But this particular time of year is just hard. As … Read more
Nothing irks me more than hearing the phrase “there’s nothing to do!” It especially drives me nuts when accompanied by a whining voice. Kids are notorious for claiming “boredom” and expecting their parent(s) to find them entertainment. Lately I’ve been noticing that it’s a much bigger annoyance when spoken by adults who are perfectly capable … Read more
Living with fibromyalgia is as frustrating as it is painful. After working through the pain all week and not feeling up to anything at home in the evenings, my weekends are most often spent playing catch up on my household chores. But come Monday, when one should return to work feeling rested and ready to … Read more
Do you feel alone or lonely? Adults’ lives are filled with dichotomies. The more wrenches that get thrown into life, the more contrasting views that seem to apply to the same situation(s). I am faced with one of the most common single parenting dichotomies. I do not get enough time to myself. Period. My life … Read more