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Jules Q's avatar

I’m finishing up an unplanned two week vacation from physical therapy, which was needed in a way I didn’t realize, so I am treating this weekend like the demarcation point between spring and summer. The summer days will still look the same with therapy days and not therapy days (aka recovery days), but I think I’ll start including specific foods and media to help mark the new season. And, of course, the friggin gates of hell will make the Texas heat a major player so that I don’t forget it’s summer. Jesus be an energy level regulator (and a power grid stabilizer)!

This week’s only real Treasure is the biggest one of all: I got the official approval letter that all of my November hospital bills are covered under charity assistance, all $245,00 of them! That, along with the Go Fund Me donations, means all of the financial stress from the stroke experience can now be put to bed. I am so grateful! Maybe I should have a closing ceremony à la The Lazy Genius to mark the occasion and summer’s beginning. 🥳

Here’s to all of us, pals!

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Jess's avatar

Hi, writing this feels like I’m fishing for support but honestly this community feels like maybe the place to do it? Today is my birthday. I’m 27.

I’ve been living in a new city for almost a year and a half. I’ve been doing pretty well, it feels more like home. Today I feel flustered and kind of lost. It’s really hard for me to celebrate myself and voice what I want to do for my birthday. So I tried to organize something, but it already feels like a flop. Partly due to unavoidable circumstances, partly due to friends not prioritizing it (and/or me not being as loud about it maybe).

Anyway. I’m going to get a massage and trying to have a good day. Things won’t always feel this hard, right? I appreciate the love and community that’s shared in this space. ❤️

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