Last week was filled with more chronic pain than usual and lots of medical tests and related bullshit, and it reminds me that each of us is fighting our own battles that so often are invisible to the rest of the world.
"Whether you make music from the pain or in spite of it..." Such brutal beauty in those words, and such truth. I'm sorry your creativity required pain from you last week, but so grateful for your contribution to keeping the warbling going, however wobbly. Feel better!
I don't know the best word for a person who takes their pain, distills it and morphs it into a way to help/heal/encourage others - philanthropist? angel? altruist? saint? jewel? - but that is what you are. Maybe we should just call it being a "Jenny." Thank you.
Thanks for this. Been on a pain ass kicker (my ass) lately, with bonus weird fierce joint shenanagins. Needed my palliative care peeps to remind me i have the dang pain meds to cut back on that shit so i can function, so i should stop being weird about pain meds and take them already. I guess i am singing along, out of tune as per, but audible all the same.
Thanks for the kick in the butt. I had total knee replacement surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. Things are fine - I'm walking again on nature trails, looking forward to gardening. But the pain at night is huge. I was feeling sorry for myself. Big Time (even though I knew there'd be pain). It will go away. I wish with all my heart that yours goes away too! All the best.
Darling Jenny, I broke up with my boyfriend today, after loving him for eight years but finally seeing that we just don't work together. I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much. I hope you win your current battles soon.
Jenny, yesterday I felt like you. My daughter and I were in the car and had a complete misunderstanding and we're going back and forth when I yell out "WEINERMOBILE!!!!!!!!!!!! Daughter looks in rearview mirror and "Oh, it is.". Totally Jenny moment.
today i was actually told "i don't know why i talk to you" when i refused to go along with their bigotry. i feel so alone.
It feels isolating, and it’s hard. Betraying yourself feels way worse, do you agree?
Try to be proud of your integrity .. in between the loneliness. I believe one will eventually wash away.
I hope you answered that they don’t need to talk to you if hate is all they have to share.
You are so not alone!!
You are not alone. Thank you for standing up for justice (and what most of us believe).
You’re not alone with this tribe! 🤗
Thanks for being strong and standing for what is right 💪💗
You inspire me.
You are never alone when you are part of Jenny Lawsons group. ♥️
We’re here for you! I hope you’re feeling better today. 💙💙💙
Not alone. sending you love today.
Thanks to Jenny, we all with you. You don’t walk alone.
"Whether you make music from the pain or in spite of it..." Such brutal beauty in those words, and such truth. I'm sorry your creativity required pain from you last week, but so grateful for your contribution to keeping the warbling going, however wobbly. Feel better!
I don't know the best word for a person who takes their pain, distills it and morphs it into a way to help/heal/encourage others - philanthropist? angel? altruist? saint? jewel? - but that is what you are. Maybe we should just call it being a "Jenny." Thank you.
Thanks for this. Been on a pain ass kicker (my ass) lately, with bonus weird fierce joint shenanagins. Needed my palliative care peeps to remind me i have the dang pain meds to cut back on that shit so i can function, so i should stop being weird about pain meds and take them already. I guess i am singing along, out of tune as per, but audible all the same.
I am the same way in needing to be reminded I have tools! I'm glad you have a palliative team to support you. But I'm sorry you need them. 🩷
Keep on singing, Jenny...
Sorry you had such a tough week. Sending you healing vibes and best wishes for better weeks ahead!❤️
Thank you just for being 💗
oh Jenny, your heart is so beautiful. I hope you are feeling better as quickly as possible.
So affirming 😭. Thank you. Wishing ease on your journey and in awe of the bird you drew through it all.
Beautiful, just like you!
Sorry for your extra tough week. Hope this one is better.
Thank you - as always - for an uplifting and beautiful art hug.
You're the best! xo
Thanks for the uplifting words. I had a bad week also.
I'm sorry your week was tough.
Thanks for the kick in the butt. I had total knee replacement surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. Things are fine - I'm walking again on nature trails, looking forward to gardening. But the pain at night is huge. I was feeling sorry for myself. Big Time (even though I knew there'd be pain). It will go away. I wish with all my heart that yours goes away too! All the best.
La. La. LA!
Darling Jenny, I broke up with my boyfriend today, after loving him for eight years but finally seeing that we just don't work together. I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much. I hope you win your current battles soon.
Hugs, that was very brave of you, but I imagine it hurts. 8 years is so long!
Jenny, yesterday I felt like you. My daughter and I were in the car and had a complete misunderstanding and we're going back and forth when I yell out "WEINERMOBILE!!!!!!!!!!!! Daughter looks in rearview mirror and "Oh, it is.". Totally Jenny moment.