So I tore a ligament in my neck. While it would never be considered a "good" time to tear a ligament, it's especially difficult now. I have a veritable pharmacy at my disposal to manage the pain, the spasms, and the inflammation, but none of these medications gets along well with alcohol. So I have to either not drink or drink too much (in order to drown out the pain.) Moderation is not an option. Great. Just when I'm trying to re-learn how to do just about everything in moderation (except smoking- no such thing.)
Another side effect? Hunger. Yeah, like I needed more of that. If I don't eat, the pills make me sick and I end up throwing up whatever I last put into my mouth. Not fun, especially considering the fact that throwing up is how I tore my ligament in the first place. I've upchucked more times in the past two weeks than in the past two years. And it's excruciatingly painful to toss your cookies with a torn neck ligament. I end up crying into my toilet.
I swear this is some cosmic joke. It has to be, right? I can't win. I keep hoping I'll wake up and it's been one of those disturbingly real dreams that I thank the heavens is over.
I'll keep you posted on how that goes.
Tried posting to this once and got thrown out. Anyways you are doing an amazing job. I don't know how you have a clear mind to write they way you do. Your writing is absolutely amazing - are you sure you are my daughter? I would be happy with a tenth of your ability. You really should look into sending your stuff to magazines and get published. I don't see how they could turn you down. Your writing is entertaining, informative, interesting and fun. Stay strong in your quest. You are doing 100% better than I am - I know that isn't much of a comparison!!!! Love you MOM
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