๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ/๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ซ?
Yesterday, awaiting my procedure a nurse asked about my health and the challenges it means I face daily. I then explained to her itโs why I come here and undergo the same procedure every 4 months. To which she asked me, โDoes it get any easier?โ
โThatโs a tough question,โ I replied. โIn some ways, yes, but in others no.โ
I then explained the following to herโฆ
There are times, especially after tough weeks physically, when mentally itโs really hard for me to come back here.
But, in saying that, you definitely get more resilient.
You learn more about yourself every time. How you are going to get yourself through this. What your mind needs to get through this.
Alone time.
Journaling.
A book set in a make-believe world.
A good playlist.
The new episodes of Bridgertonโฆ
Whatever it may be.
Yesterday, awaiting my procedure a nurse asked about my health and the challenges it means I face daily. I then explained to her itโs why I come here and undergo the same procedure every 4 months. To which she asked me, โDoes it get any easier?โ
โThatโs a tough question,โ I replied. โIn some ways, yes, but in others no.โ
I then explained the following to herโฆ
There are times, especially after tough weeks physically, when mentally itโs really hard for me to come back here.
But, in saying that, you definitely get more resilient.
You learn more about yourself every time. How you are going to get yourself through this. What your mind needs to get through this.
Alone time.
Journaling.
A book set in a make-believe world.
A good playlist.
The new episodes of Bridgertonโฆ
Whatever it may be.
In the past 11 days, Iโve been to the hospital 7 times, and am currently recovering from a procedure I had done yesterday.
Nearly 8 years post-spinal injury, enduring chronic pain, extreme muscle weakness, and fatigue, nerve damage, countless hospital admissions, ER visits, frequent procedures and surgery planning. I can say itโs not about it getting easier, itโs about you getting stronger.
Obstacles life throw at you are not roadblocks, they are stepping stones to help you gain a greater understanding of yourself.
Every challenge has strength within it. Tough times make you stronger, smarter, and better.
Shifting my mind over the years from โI canโt go through this againโ to โI donโt want to go through this again but I know I canโ has helped me find strength.
In the face of adversity, let resilience be your greatest weapon and perseverance be your guiding light.
Nearly 8 years post-spinal injury, enduring chronic pain, extreme muscle weakness, and fatigue, nerve damage, countless hospital admissions, ER visits, frequent procedures and surgery planning. I can say itโs not about it getting easier, itโs about you getting stronger.
Obstacles life throw at you are not roadblocks, they are stepping stones to help you gain a greater understanding of yourself.
Every challenge has strength within it. Tough times make you stronger, smarter, and better.
Shifting my mind over the years from โI canโt go through this againโ to โI donโt want to go through this again but I know I canโ has helped me find strength.
In the face of adversity, let resilience be your greatest weapon and perseverance be your guiding light.
