But know that you’re not alone. We’re holding on tight together, side-by-side. Some are ready to catch ya if you fall. And others, ready to hoist you up if you need a hand.
We are a mighty force of friends, Warriors, and a family.
Much love to you.
Whatever you may be enduring. We are all here for you.
Mine was a bit painful, and yesterday it really took over. So I took a sick day off from work, popped 1/2 a Tramadol, and slept the day away in a cocoon of unawareness and no-pain.
Sometimes its’s what we must do. I barely remember waking up to use the restroom or kiss my husband. And have no idea what we ate for dinner last night.
But…sometimes it’s what we must do.
“Sometimes I like to sleep all day. It’s nice to just sort of drift, in and out of yourself.”
― Cameron Hogg
Never ever cheat yourself from what you have to do to even bring yourself one iota of relief. And, gah – I hope you have something in your life that does.
Good morning. Happy New Year! I took a few weeks of personal care and relaxation. I hope this finds you well.
Despite having felt mostly well for quite a while, I recently had two very bad pain flare days. I haven’t had my period since October (again, my docs think I’m starting menopause), but I feel like my body still goes through the motions.
We’ll see what today brings.
I have a very good friend who is going through her own pain (not Endometriosis, but oh so much pain), and has been reading. One coping mechanism she has learned is replacing the word “pain” with “bananas.” So when we talk, I try to honor that, and it’s fun. And when I was dying yesterday an the day before, I kept thinking of ‘naners.
What do you do to cope? Do you have a favorite mantra? Prayer? Self-care ritual?
“Ever notice the word ‘rough’ in through? There is truth to that, though the way may be rough, we are still able to get through it.”
― Anthony Liccione
I know we’re all going through one thing or another; and some of us are enduring the same things. But we all must continue to move forward. Ask for help. Walk together.
Today’s quote is an instant reminder, even to myself:
“Reconnect to what makes you happy and brings you joy. if there is something that used to make you happy which you have stopped doing, do it again. Seek to find deeper meaning and significance rather than living on the surface.” ~Susan C. Young