The Week that Was (not so great)

This was not a banner week. To begin with, I missed my yoga class on Monday for reasons that I … More

Zona (No-)Metallica

Yesterday, I was back at Doreen’s for more intensive physiotherapy. Ahhhh yes: My sacrum, my leg, my foot – essentially, … More

Scenes from a hospital

If you’ve ever spent time in a hospital, perhaps like me, you’ve noticed the sharp contrast between patients and everyone … More

To Med or Not To Med

Last evening, while driving to my friend’s house, I was yet again yanked into the crazy-making realm of pain with … More

The Breast Bubble

Life as such (my recovery aside) has been suspended, and breast-talk has nearly superseded all else – which perhaps is … More

Gino + Rossella

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of meeting a man on a mission. Gino Strada, the founder of Emergency, … More

More Than Walking

I just watched a documentary called More Than Walking. The film was written and directed by Jonathan Sigworth, now a … More

A landmine victim’s legacy

Last night, I had the strangest dream. It wasn’t so much a figment of my nocturnal imagination as it was … More

Forgiving The Physicians

Earlier today, I picked up my journal and leafed through to read some of what I’d written shortly after being … More

Total Recovery

Last night, after navigating through snowbanks and traffic, I arrived at OJ’s. While sifting through some books, my mind conjured … More