Recently, I needed some physical therapy. I had a torn core muscle, nothing too serious. The Physical Therapist asked me, “So, you’re young and healthy, right?” Um, NO. I handed him my large excel spreadsheet that I have with me at all times listing my medications, conditions, hospitalization
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So, are you looking to let your Spoonie flag fly? Are you looking for a way to advertise your Spoonie-ness, or are you just looking for an elegant way to quietly remind yourself that you’re a Spoonie while still looking fabulous? Or better yet, are you a supporter of a Spoonie and you want to give
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From day one, I have been a perfectionist. I know that when I was in preschool, the teacher told my parents that if I could not cut with those rounded tip scissors on the exact line, then I just wouldn’t do it. And that was only the beginning of my quest for perfection. But that’s a pretty diffi
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