Jen, I'm sorry it's been such a stressful time. I'm glad your husband's condition was caught in time to reverse effects but I do understand that the lifestyle changes are now a constant. I went through this with my husband's diabetes. I'm glad the house buying is moving forward. I understand the tension settling in the neck and shoulders and constant anxiety. I just went through this and also the onset of chronic migraines. It is such a debilitating time and sometimes paralyzing. All the unknown and stressors built up and manifested in physical pain. My migraines come and go. They started about five years ago. Sometimes an onslaught, sometimes I can go for about a month with none. I'm glad you found writing to be your outlet for reflection and understanding. I think that's what one needs. To look within to heal. Not towards an external project except the project of the self. I find it hard to write because of pain and brain fog. But I turn to art and ekphrases and, when I can concentrate, reading. Poetry, stories, myths, anything to help me attain meaning. When I emerge I find myself stronger and able to write in a different way. A deeper way. I'm glad you were able to do that through your pain. I wish you all the health in the world and to your husband. I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Always best wishes to you.
Oh Jen I’m sorry. Getting hit with a triple whammy is a test of emotional and spiritual maturity. I learned to never ask Why? Taking actions helps, a To Do list grounds my new day until it all gets too big and I freeze. Years of escaping to elsewhere make it hard for me to pick up a pen and face the page. An open notebook on a desk is an anchor in a safe harbor, and yet it is only in hindsight that I can write. I honor your discipline and guts.
Thank you for your wisdom, Clare! Action, no matter how small, is always the best medicine - it's just easy to forget. I think for my chaotic brain, that begins with writing. But I must say that the writing I'd actually share is usually the retrospective stuff. :)
I'm glad you're feeling better, and that your husband has clarity and a chance to reverse the condition he's been experiencing. What a time for you both. Is your new house in Ohio? I'm thinking of you, Jen. Thanks for sharing so opening and continually championing writing as a way of exploring life and finding meaning.
Jen, I'm sorry it's been such a stressful time. I'm glad your husband's condition was caught in time to reverse effects but I do understand that the lifestyle changes are now a constant. I went through this with my husband's diabetes. I'm glad the house buying is moving forward. I understand the tension settling in the neck and shoulders and constant anxiety. I just went through this and also the onset of chronic migraines. It is such a debilitating time and sometimes paralyzing. All the unknown and stressors built up and manifested in physical pain. My migraines come and go. They started about five years ago. Sometimes an onslaught, sometimes I can go for about a month with none. I'm glad you found writing to be your outlet for reflection and understanding. I think that's what one needs. To look within to heal. Not towards an external project except the project of the self. I find it hard to write because of pain and brain fog. But I turn to art and ekphrases and, when I can concentrate, reading. Poetry, stories, myths, anything to help me attain meaning. When I emerge I find myself stronger and able to write in a different way. A deeper way. I'm glad you were able to do that through your pain. I wish you all the health in the world and to your husband. I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Always best wishes to you.
Oh Jen I’m sorry. Getting hit with a triple whammy is a test of emotional and spiritual maturity. I learned to never ask Why? Taking actions helps, a To Do list grounds my new day until it all gets too big and I freeze. Years of escaping to elsewhere make it hard for me to pick up a pen and face the page. An open notebook on a desk is an anchor in a safe harbor, and yet it is only in hindsight that I can write. I honor your discipline and guts.
Thank you for your wisdom, Clare! Action, no matter how small, is always the best medicine - it's just easy to forget. I think for my chaotic brain, that begins with writing. But I must say that the writing I'd actually share is usually the retrospective stuff. :)
I'm glad you're feeling better, and that your husband has clarity and a chance to reverse the condition he's been experiencing. What a time for you both. Is your new house in Ohio? I'm thinking of you, Jen. Thanks for sharing so opening and continually championing writing as a way of exploring life and finding meaning.
Hey, Robin! Yes, it was just a series of whacks and unknowns. Nothing lasts forever, but man am I glad I have writing (and writers) as a companion.
Well told. Thank you.
Thanks for reading, Darlene! These creative brains are so tricky sometimes.
Gosh, that is a LOT. Thinking of you and your husband. Jen. Resilience *testing*testing*testing* ...