LOST AND FOUND
I miss my mind. I miss my firm, former body that didn’t hang down, jiggle, wiggle or rebel against me at every turn. I miss one of my breasts. I miss good posture. I miss a day of shopping without … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chronic Pain
WRECK AND RUIN
Between age and chronic illness And keeping pain away My body is ashamed It’s betrayed me in all ways. Everyday it’s something I thank God that I’m not twins. Where is the old me, I muse, Hidden in my … Continue reading
INCH WORM, INCH WORM
If you have never seen an inch worm, I would imagine you have seen a child’s toy that looks like one and captures the same odd forward motion of one. They have a way of thrusting forward slightly then humping … Continue reading
THE BLACK DOG OF COURAGE
Winston Churchill often referred to the black dog being upon him, meaning his times of deep depression. He was not the first to use that particular metaphor, as it has been used by other historic figures before him. I feel … Continue reading
THE GIFTS OF PEACE IN A LIFE OF CHRONIC PAIN
Most days I feel like that cartoon picture of Bambi on ice. If I don’t move I’m in trouble but if I do move; who knows? As we age and simultaneously watch our bodies fall apart, some of us more … Continue reading
THE ASSOLOGIST RIDES AGAIN
I know, I know…it doesn’t sound terribly polite coming from a little old lady but darn it, I get tired of polite and often find it therapeutic to just speak my mind. You know those shooting shows where some … Continue reading
THIS BODY, MY SHELL
Like many of you, my friends, my shell is constantly getting me into trouble. I have always fallen into conflict due to my big mouth, my thoughts and my actions, but somehow, they are easier to deal with than having … Continue reading
SNEAKER WAVES AND SHARKS
Our beaches here in Oregon are so naturally beautiful and expansive. We are still able to drive out onto them although that is only for those who hopefully know what they’re doing. One young woman got caught a few years … Continue reading
WHAT IS QUALITY OF LIFE?
This is a question and a term we often hear bandied about. “I just want her to have quality of life,” or “How am I going to maintain quality of life?” Especially, for those of us who have compromised health, … Continue reading
THE PHOENIX IN MY SOUL
There’s a Phoenix deep within me It lives within my soul, I’m not certain how I know this But it’s there, to make me whole. When the torments of this body, Become too much to bear, I’m enveloped by … Continue reading
Weekly Dose of Sue 