Have you ever had a headache? Or stubbed your toe? Or accidentally burned yourself because you were too enthusiastic when flipping pancakes? (Just me…?) If so, you can probably remember what that pain feels like. Maybe not specifically, but at least enough to empathize with someone who’s done the same. But what about more serious… Continue reading Why I Dislike the Pain Scale
Tag: Spoonie
Spoons? Spoons
If you have a friend, coworker, or family member with a Chronic Illness, you've probably heard the word 'spoons' used in every situation except when there's soup. So what's with the spoons? Are there forks also? And what on earth is a Spoonie? The Very Beginning~ In 2003, Christine Miserandino wrote an essay titled "The… Continue reading Spoons? Spoons
