Daily Life

Each morning I wake I think to myself how lucky I am to live another day.

Once you have mortality thrown in your face you suddenly appreciate how good it is just to be alive .

My daily life: I wake to a body that does not want to bend and pain racing through my body. To me this is the norm and it’s just a matter of  forcing yourself mentally and physically.

Hot water of a good shower and it’s back to bed and get myself dressed, into my chair. Then put my shower chair  away, medications, coffee, feed the dog and collect all my digital media devices .

Drive to work and dock the MacAir, switch on and I’m off for coffee.

That’s about the normal start of the day. Some are better than others but I use the diversion  of people .

Pain is registered in the  brain so it’s just a matter of telling yourself you have no pain. That sounds good in theory right. I have been able to over the years come  to accept the fact that I know no other life pain or spasm free.

I understand it is so hard for an able body person to look at someone and know the pain they are experiencing. At work it is always the smiling face and know-one but I know any different.

There are reasons for this behaviour as  it is a diversion to me and I won’t get treated as a sick person. I must admit if you swapped places you would be in bed high on medications. All I am seeking is inclusion. To be treated like any other human being!!!