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Tamy Faierman M.D.'s avatar

Thank you Hanna for the spoon theory. My daughter lives with chronic illness and I live by her , watching her ups and downs , and seeing how so many of her millennial friends just don’t understand the cancelling plans or lack of energy she has at times.

I really appreciate your giving voice to your experience as it helps others know how it feels from the inside .

Sending love 💕

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Hanna's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

I hope your daughter is having better days. Helping others understand the challenges we face is one of the reasons I started writing here ❤️

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Tamy Faierman M.D.'s avatar

Your writing is quite impactful , Hanna.

Thank you for your well-wishes. Keep writing. I’m reading. 🥰✨🙏

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Allen Kwon's avatar

This really helped me understand what daily life is like when you’re constantly budgeting energy. The spoon metaphor makes so much sense now.

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Hanna's avatar

Thanks for reading! I'm glad it helped you.

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Poetry for sanity's avatar

What a great write and analogy. I Did not know about the spoon theory, I’ll let my daughter read this so we can have this Ease with ”I’m all out of spoons today, or I’m low on spoons.”

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Hanna's avatar

Thank you! I hope it will be helpful for both of you 💜

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Barbara's avatar

I love this one! The spoon theory has been such a helpful tool for me navigating my own illness.

P.S. you are a great momma ❤️

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Hanna's avatar

I'm touched by your kind comment and supportive affirmation ❤️

I'm so glad you liked the post and that the spoon analogy has been helping you!

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Hustle and Heel's avatar

Oh I get you, girl. That guilt hits so hard, especially when you’re usually the magic-maker and then life’s like ‘LOL not today.’ But they won’t remember the canceled plans or missed extras. They’ll remember feeling loved… and probably whatever sugary thing you managed to toss their way.

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Hanna's avatar

Thank you so much for your validating comment and making me smile!

I really appreciate your reassuring words ❤️

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