So my life recently took a very strange turn… From being nomadic and fiercely-independent I’ve suddenly been faced with a severe autoimmune disorder and loss of muscle so extreme I need help climbing stairs. Before I get back into the swing of regular life I need to do some major healing, so this blog will be about that, as well as hopefully the fun and interesting things that happen along the way.
There’s birth, there’s death, and in between there’s maintenance. — Tom Robbins
I’ve never wanted to stay still. I’ve lived in Iowa, Florida, Oregon, Colorado and California. I’ve driven my car as far as it will go across country half a dozen times. I’ve free-wheeled with a tiny backpack across Europe, pausing to dance at festivals. I’ve taught English in Moscow. I’ve lived in Australia. I’ve bartended at a hotel in a tiny mining town in the Outback. I write novels. I make friends. I dance.
And now I’m so weak I can’t pick up the cat, unscrew a lid, or walk up stairs without help. Oh life, you are strange!
This blog will be for sharing the experience of being diagnosed with dermatomyositis (an autoimmune disorder that degenerates muscle tissue), recovery and following the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol diet, as well as memories, stories, fiction, or anything else I find to keep me interested and inspired during this strange interlude in my life.
- Hiking in Hobart, Tasmania (before things got weird)
So glad you are doing this. The contrast between your usual independent lifestyle and what life plopped into your lap is extreme. You are victorious already, and your story will inspire others who have any kind of major challenge where they are thrown off course and working their way back to energy and health. Love
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What Meret said.
You were already a heroine to me for so many reasons! I am not surprised to find that in watching you be blind-sided by increasing muscle weakness it has only shown me more and more of your enormous depth of spirit! Here’s to the journey. I am delighted to be by your side!! xo
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Thanks for your friendship and sharing this strange, winding and wonderful journey. Love you!
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Great move!
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Athena!!! No way! I’m sorry to hear about this. I loved watching you be a nomad and I’ll love hearing your stories! Let me know if I can help in any way.
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I agree with Helen,
Your depth of spirit is shining through!
Love you
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Hi. I nominated you for a Blogger Recognition Award. I only found you recently, but so far I’m loving your content and the way you write!
http://livingwiththefibrotroll.com/2018/10/23/blogger-recognition-award/
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Aw wow thanks! This made my day!! Enjoying checking out your blog too and the other ones on your nomination post. 😻
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