An empathy day
 

Today is one of those days where I really "feel" disabled, and I just want you to know that I have great empathy for those of you that feel that way all the time.

Most of the time, I'm "moderately" disabled, I guess you'd say. I use a cane or a rollator when I'm out and about, and I'm toast after mid-afternoon. I drop things and my cog fogs, but I still drive and walk and see and work (for now) and function in a mostly "normal" way. At least to the casual observer.

Today my brain is on empty. My hands, legs and arms are weak. I feel sleepy and jittery at the same time. I couldn't walk a straight line to save my life.

I'm overwhelmed at the idea of ironing a couple of shirts, and if someone needed me to drive somewhere, I'd have to say no. I've probably accomplished a total of an hour's worth of things I can cross off my list, and I'm exhausted. Drained. Pulled through a knothole backwards, as they used to say.

I just can't imagine feeling like this every day of my life instead of just some of the time. My heart and prayers go out to you that do.

You poor dear. :hug: I hope you get to feeling better quick!