my dear friend erin tore some ligaments in her back last year, on a bike ride to school. totally out of nowhere, in what we, in the back injury world (and the doctors who 'diagnose' us), call 'freak accidents' (that was my fave diagnosis of my back injury). since then, she's been through the whole process of back rehabilitation, and we've had much to chat about... and it's been nice (in a sick, twisted, weird world way) having someone to lament with, over things that only a person with a random and serious back injury can relate to. things that people can empathize with, but can never really understand until they are there.
erin wrote some letters to her back on her blog. and man... could you have captured the feelings that people with back injuries go through, more accurately? maybe it's just that i enjoy them... and they may not be appropriate for a blog that is for a variety of people... but they're also an interesting insight into what chronic pain makes you do (hint: the answer is "crazy things").
erin wrote some letters to her back on her blog. and man... could you have captured the feelings that people with back injuries go through, more accurately? maybe it's just that i enjoy them... and they may not be appropriate for a blog that is for a variety of people... but they're also an interesting insight into what chronic pain makes you do (hint: the answer is "crazy things").
Dear Physiotherapist,
Actually, that’s not my full range of motion. Nice try.
I’m not going to be happy about this until palms are flat on the floor and
I’m running 10ks five times a week.
Sorry,
Erin
Actually, that’s not my full range of motion. Nice try.
I’m not going to be happy about this until palms are flat on the floor and
I’m running 10ks five times a week.
Sorry,
Erin
Dear Advice Givers,
It’s hard for me to hear your good intentions.
I really do try.
But.
Your “you shoulds” and anecdotes hurt.
I know what I need, am telling you what it is. Help a girl out and listen to
me.
kthxeveryone,
Erin
Dear Future,
Please don’t let this come back to haunt me.
Seriously.
I’m scared.
Fingers crossed,
Erin
Dear Erin,
Shit happens.
Suck it up.
Please & thanks,
Erin