So Far I’ve Come, and Gratefully — a reflection 1.5 years post-injury

Author's Note: This was a post in my backlog of drafts written 1.5 years after my back injury. I don't know why I didn't post it, except maybe that I felt it was self-centered? But? It's my blog? Anyway, I am now 3 years post-injury and going through my 103 unpublished drafts. ❤ I was …

I herniated my spine, but because I am a woman, the doctor refused to get me proper treatment. (or, more positively, “I’m salty but so thankful and I’m gonna be okay, guys. <3 <3 <3")

Doctors don't take women's pain seriously. Don't believe me? See Professor Google. Better yet, here: educate yourselves. I never knew this was a widespread phenomenon until it happened to me. But after months of steadily increasing pain, after all the doctor's instances that I was just experiencing !!!muscle aches!!!???, after reaching an inability to work, all …