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    • Part I – Finding out I had scoliosis and what happened next
      • 1. The Defining Moment
      • 2. Meeting Dr. Gray
      • 3. Facing the Truth
      • 4. Old-Dixie
      • 5. Mirror Mirror
      • 6. The Fork in the Road
      • 7. What the heck is wrong with your back?
      • 8.Knowing What to Say
      • 9. The Falling Glass
      • 10. Winded
      • 11. Let Me Tell You About Mauricio
      • 12. Beau
      • 13. The Silent Pain
      • 14. Here’s What Happens When You Do Nothing
      • 15. Sangre Es Sangre
    • Part II – The eternal struggle to get surgery
      • 16. Success: The Struggle Was Real
      • 17. My First Orthopedic Appointment
      • 18. Telling the Family
      • 19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist
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    My Survival Guide for Dealing With Doctors’ Appointments

    I know you don’t want to read a guide about dealing with doctors and the million-and-one appointments you have to schedule, but alas, sometimes you just need… Read more “My Survival Guide for Dealing With Doctors’ Appointments”

    07/01/201727/07/2017 by thecurvyspine

    Pictures From My Past

    I recently went through some of my childhood albums and I wanted to share with all of you a timeline of pictures that follows the progression of… Read more “Pictures From My Past”

    24/12/201627/07/2017 by thecurvyspine

    Funny Things That Happen When You Move to Abuja

    Moving to a new country comes with its ups, downs and super-hilarious moments. Here are a few of those funny incidents that have happened thus far: But… Read more “Funny Things That Happen When You Move to Abuja”

    17/12/201617/12/2016 by thecurvyspine

    What I Mean When I Say I Have Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is an extremely complicated condition. According to WebMD, “scoliosis is a lateral (toward the side) curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine.” But… Read more “What I Mean When I Say I Have Scoliosis”

    05/12/201627/07/2017 by thecurvyspine

    Protected: 15. Sangre Es Sangre

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    12/11/201615/03/2021 by thecurvyspine

    A Few Reflections From My First Few Weeks in Abuja

    So far, my experience in Nigeria has been interesting, different, exciting, confusing, frustrating, and magical. I know that’s an extremely vague way to describe it, but I… Read more “A Few Reflections From My First Few Weeks in Abuja”

    06/11/2016 by thecurvyspine

    The Best Cheat Sheet For When You Love Someone With Scoliosis

    Let’s face it: scoliosis can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. The pain associated with it can be mentally draining at times, and physically demanding… Read more “The Best Cheat Sheet For When You Love Someone With Scoliosis”

    25/10/201625/10/2016 by thecurvyspine

    Protected: 14. Here’s What Happens When You Do Nothing

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    22/10/201615/03/2021 by thecurvyspine

    The 17 Most Important Quotes About Scoliosis You’ll Ever Read

    Here is my list of 17 very important quotes about living with scoliosis. Feel free to print them out or share them with anyone you know living… Read more “The 17 Most Important Quotes About Scoliosis You’ll Ever Read”

    15/10/201615/10/2016 by thecurvyspine

    Protected: 11. Let Me Tell You About Mauricio

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    09/04/201615/03/2021 by thecurvyspine

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