3rd panel of triptych: The action of deciding
This is the third panel of the triptych. It took awhile to write. You’ll see why soon. First panel: my pre-CRPS decision mechanism broke, but… Read More »3rd panel of triptych: The action of deciding
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Decisions 2 – housing
Making a major decision, for someone with so little margin for error as a ragged, underfunded, spoony crip like me, means being able to answer… Read More »Decisions 2 – housing
Service animal in training
So, here she is: my little fuzzbutt of curiosity, in a mellow moment. I told my pain specialist about her, as follows: She is turning… Read More »Service animal in training
A week on, slightly shocky but keeping calm
Those of you who’ve been, been with, or treated addicts won’t be surprised to know that J’s story changed 3 times in a week, but… Read More »A week on, slightly shocky but keeping calm
All. That. Love.
Straight into Coping Mode. From letter to my doctor Dear Dr. S, Big stress here: my partner and caretaker went off the rails and has… Read More »All. That. Love.
Bearing witness — what it is, what it isn’t
I’m a history nerd. I love the stuff. This is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I had the dizzying experience of being… Read More »Bearing witness — what it is, what it isn’t
When I lose everything but me
This is one of several blog posts I drafted late last year and got distracted from. This isn’t the duckiest or most amusing one to… Read More »When I lose everything but me
CRPS terminology, under the nervous grin
After talking with patients, doctors, and loved ones — and, as a trained observer, carefully noticing the changes in posture, expression, and tone as I’ve… Read More »CRPS terminology, under the nervous grin
Related: health care coverage, economic policy, and racism
The same thinking that underlies racism, sexism, and classism underlies the thinking that says, “Hey, let’s get rid of health care coverage for those who… Read More »Related: health care coverage, economic policy, and racism
Remapping and the primitive brain; toolkit bonuses at end
Remapping and the primitive brain are key concepts that come up often for people with chronic pain — though we don’t always know it. These underlie some treatment… Read More »Remapping and the primitive brain; toolkit bonuses at end