I didn’t realize how much space silence takes up until it started to consume me, until it started to taunt me. It was 4:45 AM on that… Read more “22. The Abundant Silence”
Author: thecurvyspine
The Curvy Spine tells my story — a true story — about what it was like to grow up with Scoliosis. Each blog post, goes into the details of a specific event in my life. You won’t know what happens next unless you keep reading. Every two weeks (roughly, if I have time), I will post the next chapter in the story, so it’s important to read the posts in order.
21. Just Breathe
Just breathe, I told myself as I slowly began to fade in and out of consciousness. My legs were weak, my body was heavy, my heart slowed… Read more “21. Just Breathe”
Why I Write About Scoliosis
When I tell people about having scoliosis, many question the validity, as if my condition isn’t really all that serious. If I go into all the gruesome… Read more “Why I Write About Scoliosis”
Relatable Songs If You Have Scoliosis
Music soothes the soul—especially, when all you want to do is hide from the world. As a person living with scoliosis, and the chronic pain that comes… Read more “Relatable Songs If You Have Scoliosis”
21 Things I’ve Learned from 21 Years of Dealing with Scoliosis
You have to forgive and accept—yourself, mostly. The use of medical equipment for assistance, such as canes, walking sticks, and back braces, doesn’t change who you are.… Read more “21 Things I’ve Learned from 21 Years of Dealing with Scoliosis”
What I’ve Learned from Loving a Person with Scoliosis
I asked my closest family and friends to share what they’ve learned from loving a person with scoliosis, and this is what they had to say: I’ve… Read more “What I’ve Learned from Loving a Person with Scoliosis”
An Open Letter to My Unborn Son
Dear Lukas- I can’t believe that you are coming into this world in less than two months. I feel so incredibly lucky, yet terrified that you have… Read more “An Open Letter to My Unborn Son”
20. The Search For a Pot of Gold
Some people say that things happen for a reason. Sometimes you have no idea what that reason is, and sometimes the reason is so obvious you can’t… Read more “20. The Search For a Pot of Gold”
The Part of Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion That Is Really Hard to Talk About
The future is hard to talk about, because it’s largely unknown. I have no idea what to expect in the next 10 years. I have no idea… Read more “The Part of Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion That Is Really Hard to Talk About”
Six Challenges People with Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Will Understand
I have scoliosis, and I am fused pretty much all the way up and down my spine, which makes me part bionic. I know, I know, lucky… Read more “Six Challenges People with Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Will Understand”
