Tag Archives: pain

Ouch.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by RosieL

*Trigger alert. Self-obsessed sooking ahead.* Pain is a hard thing to write about. It’s hard to define or describe or quantify because it’s an individual experience. You feel your pain all alone, by yourself. You can’t give someone else a … Continue reading →

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Whoosh.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by RosieL

It was snowing, had been and would some more. The romance of it disappeared when you walked the icy,  slip-sliding footpaths. I had walked those footpaths for my hospital appointments several times now, navigating the hazards with considerable caution. Foolish … Continue reading →

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No pain the gain.

Posted on June 23, 2012 by RosieL

I wasn’t paying attention when it happened. I’d had a week, you see. I went to my hydrotherapy session to help my shoulder and arm along. Somehow, somewhere during the session something went amiss in my lower back. I hobbled … Continue reading →

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What people say when you’re wearing a sling.

Posted on March 17, 2012 by RosieL

People say the darndest things. No, truly. Friends, neighbours, taxi drivers, sales assistants, people you’ve never met before. They take a look at my collar and cuff sling and it’s a topic of conversation. A green light to share their … Continue reading →

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