The Spoonie Toolkit

14/06/2023

I thank my body for what it can do, and forgive it for what is currently out of reach.

This has been my mantra for many years, and now feels like a good time to share it. I’ve seen a lot of posts recently where people are struggling with their bodies not behaving the way they used to for one reason or another.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if it’s older age, a new diagnosis, an injury, or something else entirely that has changed the way you experience your body. Even when it feels like it’s falling apart, your body performs miracles to keep you alive every day.

I know how hard it can be to find gratitude alongside frustration.
I know how easy it is to get angry and lash out at the parts of use the don’t look or act the way we want them to.
I also know that you deserve grace, and I encourage you to offer it to yourself whenever possible.

You’ve never been perfect, so there’s no reason to hold yourself to that standard now.

Xo

08/03/2018

The way I was treated as a child has left me with SO much anxiety around using a wheelchair. Both children and adults accused me of faking or exaggerating so often that I was afraid to let people see me trying to walk until I was confident that I didn't need the wheelchair anymore. Same with crutches. To this day, accusing me of exaggerating a health situation is one of my biggest triggers.

Quote via Annie Segarra

16/01/2018

Feel free to take however many you need, my friend.

15/01/2018

What brought you joy today?

15/01/2018

Have you ever received a piece of advice that stuck with you?

When I was 10 years old, I spent some time in a wheelchair. I remember going to physical therapy 3 days a week before school. I was so miserable. Being in that much constant pain combined with how embarrassed I was to be seen in that chair was almost too much for me to handle. That was probably the

12/01/2018

Thank you for helping this page reach it's first milestone of 10 likes! I truly appreciate your support. My goal is to create and share content that will bring light into your life. Living with CRPS is not easy, but I know we can do it if we stick together! xo

The Spoonie Toolkit is a lifestyle blog and website that explores what it is like to live life as a Spoonie. We share resources and products focused on cultivating a fulfilling and joyful life while living with chronic and complex medical situations.

11/01/2018

When you’re having a high pain day, and someone hugs you anyway...

10/01/2018

After all, why beat yourself up when you are already in a low place?

10/01/2018

Here's to everyone that made it out of bed today! Love and spoons to those that have not.

10/01/2018

Goodnight, warriors. May you be free of painsomnia and enjoy regenerative sleep.