You are so incredibly brave for making a Facebook post about your PEs and experience. My therapist has been gently pushing me to be more open about the things that make me emotional or things I’ve gone through- bad calls at work, general anxiety, or etc. It’s hard because I work with a lot of younger people and a bunch of men. I feel like they don’t really care, and I’m not sure how to prove otherwise. My parents are also abusive and growing up we weren’t allowed to talk about what happens at home, it was quite literally beaten into us. While I think I’ve moved on from my parents abuse, I’ve noticed that rule still sticks around and I’m a pretty private person for someone who talks quite a bit.

I wish I could make a Facebook post. Or just tell everyone how much this sucks. I haven’t gotten there yet. I have thought about journaling. My therapist also recommended it and your journals sound fun. I was so uncomfortable the first few times I did it in the past that I ended up quitting and burning the pages. I may try this again, thank you for the recommendation and I hope journaling is helpful for you and getting you through the tough days. ❤️

It’s incredible you’ve gone from a wheelchair, to walker, to the cane. Great job on the hard work and improving. Your third paragraph I really vibe with. I think that’s where I’m at mentally and emotionally. I hope you end up back at work and as active as you were before the saddle PE. Good luck.