Category Archives: Walking

Symptoms From Then and Now

There are a lot of things I don’t understand about my body as of late. It’s been challenging as on any given day my body will rebel on me in some fashion. It’s been difficult to find balance between the … Continue reading

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Elephant Laughter

I do not trust my body as of late. My feet do not want to bear the weight of my body. Every step I take is a painful step, an awful step filled with needles and broken glass that kiss … Continue reading

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The Beauty of Pain

I was born stubborn. Most people who know me know this (especially my Husband). I always insist on doing things my own way and forging on when others would have given up long ago. Walking to work has been painful … Continue reading

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Humming Thrumming

I knew the day was going to be problematic when I was walking to work today. I started a new job and it is only ten minutes away from where I used to work. I figured, ten minutes! I can … Continue reading

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Blind Co-Worker

The other day at work, a co-worker stopped me. “You walk like I do.” He said. I looked at him cautiously. “And what way is that?” I asked. “You’re pigeon toed.” He said. “You must be rough on your shoes.” … Continue reading

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Thankful for Pain

Last week, another package came for me. I knew that I would have to pick it up at the post office. I am ashamed to admit that I was afraid to go. I was afraid to go to the Post … Continue reading

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Elephant Legs

The Elephant Legs have returned with a vengeance. I got up in the morning and could already feel my legs seizing up. I could already feel the cement being poured into them, could feel the hardness of them. I was … Continue reading

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Bodily Negotiations

I have been in negotiations with my body lately. It’s not counting, not really. I wake up in pain and try to get myself through the day. I am awake and I feel my legs; they have gone rock hard … Continue reading

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A Standing Ovation

I am beginning to get worried by my legs. Often over the past month, I’ve had a lot of trouble standing up. I can stand, that’s not the problem really. It’s more being able to stay standing. I have to … Continue reading

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Crick and Crack

It’s common knowledge that my legs don’t usually like me to walk but lately they don’t like it when I try to stand either.  At first I thought it was a fluke: I went to stand, to get out of … Continue reading

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