CUT SHORT
There I was just living my life, And a lightning bolt fell from the sky. My life once so directed, fulfilled, Now was completely awry. The kids needed money for college, My husband went back to school, too; While … Continue reading
Author Archives: chronicsue
25 GOB STOPPING COMEBACKS FOR INSENSITIVE NITWITS
Most of the time, those of us who live with chronic pain befriend and are related to individuals who try to understand why we feel what we do, but not always. There seems to be an unwritten rule that we … Continue reading
HEY! I’M SCOOTIN’ AS FAST AS I CAN.
I could have also called this blog, “Conversations with myself.” The object of the “Hey” in question is usually me. I’ve often heard that patience is a virtue. It’s not one I particularly like. It’s so much easier to … Continue reading
THE TRAIN OF CHANGE
“Come on board little children, come on board little children, come on board little children…” Wait! If you’re reading this and obviously alive then you’re already onboard your own train of life. Life is full of variables and constants … Continue reading
SUE’S OFFICIAL RULES FOR WHINING
When you’ve had chronic pain for many years whining becomes an art form, a sacred ritual while also becoming a bit repetitive. That’s why you have to jazz it a bit by coming up with new ways to whine. Sure, … Continue reading
IRITTABLE BOWEL; IRRITABLE YOU AND ME
Perhaps I should only speak for myself, about the irritable part, I mean. There are very few discomforts in life which are more painful, consistently aggravating and mess with your social life as much as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. For many … Continue reading
BOOTSTRAPS AND GUMPTION
I was told when just a child While feeling down and low, It would be better in the mornin’ ‘Cause Mom was in the know. The biggest problem of my life Was usually algebra or math, Never did conquer … Continue reading
WINNING WISDOM…in a life of chronic pain.
Many emotions and lessons appear as we face a life of health challenges, but wisdom, that’s one that comes with great patience and learning. You have to find it as surely as you stumble onto a coin on the sidewalk. … Continue reading
THE CHRISTMAS CLOCK
It has hung on that wall for over one hundred years. Each new owner of the old, dignified and somewhat decrepit house has agreed to leave it where it is; hanging in the entry hall. Day in and day out … Continue reading
REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS PAST
This year I am rethinking the meaning and source of Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and find I have to seek them in the past, at least for right now. I find myself, like so many of you remembering past … Continue reading
Weekly Dose of Sue 