This woman is phenomenal and I am proud to call her a best friend. She has gone through a lot but has persevered and is slowly getting well. However she often does not allow others to see her pain or tears because she fears it makes her look weak. This is her open and honest tale of brain surgery.
Yes, you read that right. Surgeries. My one planned brain surgery turned into 2 brain surgeries, several procedures, and 3 hospitalizations. I never planned on this.
I realized, after chats with my bestie, that people only see what I allow them to see. I post on social media with updates and I always seem so positive and upbeat. What people don’t see are my breakdowns.
I breakdown at least 3 times a day. Sometimes more. Songs that used to give me strength now make me weak. Things, simple things, I can no longer do make me feel depressed. I realize my body needs time to heal. Twice as much, if not three times as much as I planned. And that’s frustrating.
From time to time I discuss my pain, but more often than not, I’m reporting my pain free days. I don’t discuss my nights without sleep due to pain…
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I’m sure that it’s a difficult and trying time. Please be safe and I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing this. It’s so true that what’s shared in social media are the pain free days. But there’s the vulnerable side you don’t want to share with others.
My daughter has bad monents with her heart condition but i can’t bear to share pictures of when she is not well.
Thank you for your bravery in sharing!!
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I will pass your message along to her. Thank you for reading.
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Thank you for posting her words. It’s very encouraging to hear the other side of days that are not good when you are sick. I hope your friend regains her health and strength back soon.
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I just read your note to my friend and she wanted me to tell you thank you. She appreciates your thoughts.
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I’m so happy to hear that!! You’re a good friend and so nice to share her story.
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Tears. Real tears are flowing. Thank you for your words. I’m at a loss right now. 😘❤️
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❤❤❤
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