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11/1- The first of November: A Change of the Seasons of Life
Every November, I feel the change of seasons - from the vibrancy of Summer with its sun and flowers, to Autumn, with leaves taking one last glorious…
Nov 3
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October 2024
Chapter 12: Accepting my Limitations
Time to Retire
Oct 23
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September 2024
Chapter 11 - Who Am I Now?
Grief and Identity
Sep 25
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July 2024
Chapter 10: A Sense of Humor and a Sense of Perspective
I Am Not My Arm
Jul 30
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Chapter 9: The Present is the Gift
When I started this journey through calamity, I vowed to be in the present, moment by moment, as part of my recovery.
Jul 22
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Chapter 8 - Taking the Should out of Shoulder:
Befriending My Inner Critic
Jul 12
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June 2024
Chapter 7: Pain Without Suffering: Unraveling Emotional Pain from Physical Pain
Another step on my Journey Through Calamity
Jun 17
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Chapter 6 - Letting Go of the Blame Game: "It Happened"
Another installment of My Journey Through Calamity
Jun 1
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May 2024
Chapter 5: Being Vulnerable and Accepting Support
Another step on My Journey Through Calamity
May 23
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Chapter 4 - Embracing Old Age
In my online research about my broken humerus, I read “these types of injuries are common in the elderly.“ My first thought was “oh that’s not me.“ Who…
May 18
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Chapter 3 - Being, Not Doing
Recuperating from a second surgery after my traumatic fall, I’ve had no choice but to rest. I’m finally learning that it’s so refreshing to just be …
May 15
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My Journey Through Calamity
Chapter 2 -Untying the Knots of Trauma and Grief
May 5
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