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”
Tag: Scoliosis
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”
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”
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”
Dear Me: Here’s What You Need to Read on a Bad Day
Dear self, I am going to keep this one short and sweet, because I know how you get when you are in this much pain. You get… Read more “Dear Me: Here’s What You Need to Read on a Bad Day”
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and Pregnancy
Labor and Delivery – What’s it’s like My labor and delivery was very challenging and I think this is why it has taken me so long to… Read more “Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and Pregnancy”
