As we round out National Women’s Health Week and honor May as National Mental Health Awareness Month, I could not think of a better subject to highlight than the amazing life of Frida Kahlo.
What keeps me going are watching my 3 adult children raising my 4 grandchildren. Although 3 are in CA, I do have my grandson who lives close by and we help some with child care. Today I am watching my grandson so my husband and daughter can compete in a Glock competition together. I had been up most of the night with terrible pain flare ups from over doing it with my quilting. But, knowing my grandson needed watching I have been able to push forward and rest when I can. I seriously don't believe I'd be here today without my connection to my family.
I, too, have nTOS, and it is very challenging most days with pain. At night I tell myself, "I made it through another day".
The courage and strength of Frida show that we can make it through this journey we are in.
The message that I take from this remarkable case study is that she started where she was and worked with what she had/could. Even on the days she was bedbound. I took a similar approach 6 years ago as I remember reading about it as one of the habits of people who go on to experience success.
What keeps me going are watching my 3 adult children raising my 4 grandchildren. Although 3 are in CA, I do have my grandson who lives close by and we help some with child care. Today I am watching my grandson so my husband and daughter can compete in a Glock competition together. I had been up most of the night with terrible pain flare ups from over doing it with my quilting. But, knowing my grandson needed watching I have been able to push forward and rest when I can. I seriously don't believe I'd be here today without my connection to my family.
I, too, have nTOS, and it is very challenging most days with pain. At night I tell myself, "I made it through another day".
The courage and strength of Frida show that we can make it through this journey we are in.
The message that I take from this remarkable case study is that she started where she was and worked with what she had/could. Even on the days she was bedbound. I took a similar approach 6 years ago as I remember reading about it as one of the habits of people who go on to experience success.
Amber I agree 100 percent. And the data/research supports the idea that pursuing goals can counter the impact of pain in some way.
I also believe life with purpose can carry you forward.
“Don’t build a wall around your suffering. It may devour you from the inside”
Such a great quote, I may borrow it! Thanks for this valuable post.