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Broken Toy in the Box
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Broken Toy in the Box |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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A broken toy in the box on the cusp of being sent off for repair… Angry at the down time Where illness incapacitates in idiosyncratic ways Where normal exists in little specks and spatters on a battered awareness Where oblivion awaits in endless hours of sleep Where in not rising to the occasion days waste away disappointed and discouraged Where recovery is measured in little tasks and hues of mood Where wellness is tentative And certainly temporary LGR©5/21/14 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It will take someone who suffers as you do to feel the full impact of this, Lori. Still, the impact is horrendous to me anyway. Good to see you again. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Jerry- Each time is different. I'm having a "normal" day today...so far,so good. Lori  |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
Your opening stanza is so powerful. Trust in those specks and spatters, they can grow towards 'normality'. Temporary is the dreaded word that feeds the fear of a downward curve of the graph. That feeling of incapacitation, though seeming to be coping by others, is so devastating. Never expect too much of yourself, and certainly never let the expectations of others deter you. Always remember that it is you, and your ability to fight it, that will win the day. And try not to be frustated by ignorance. I hope this doesn't come across as patronising, it certainly was not meant to be. My best wishes. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Redstart Good to hear from you! I absolutely agree with your advice. Recovery is a little bit like trying to eat an elephant... you can only take it one bite at a time. Thank you for your honest and insightful comment. Lori |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
"Wellness is temporary" Doesn't that just say it all. Look at it this way though, Lori... at least you were broke in the box... some of us were broke in the package and never even made it that far. Michael |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beyond the obvious "suffering" in this very well presented piece, guess I haven't been in PIP enough this year to know from where it springs, but from the replies given, I can only say - my heart to you my friend, hope you continue to improve. Enjoyed the read and words... j. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Michael Ah, you bring up a good point. I think I started out with a screw or two a little loose in the hinges. LOL Thank you for you kind words. Lori |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
J.W. Unfortunately it really matters very little the source of "the suffering" as any random combo of things can turn into the "perfect storm". Keeping my fingers crossed on this one,I seem to be doing so much better, I feel like I may have dodged the bullet. Thank you for commenting. Lori |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Same sentiment as jwesley; I hope this can be confronted head-on and taken into control. “Where oblivion awaits in endless hours of sleep”… This just adds to the hurt, emotionally, and physically. Peace to you, sweet lady! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
JL, I am doing amazingly better. I'm no longer a prisoner of sleep. I have regained some sense of humor! I found a silver lining to the dark cloud and I'm working it! Thank you for caring! Lori |
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