I have been very fortunate. My life started with severe adversities. Although I haven’t fully healed emotionally or psychologically yet, I have come a long way. I have been joined by some of the most beautiful souls that have ever walked the earth on my healing journey. This includes top-level medical care, allied health care, nursing care in my home, beautiful friends, and my son. I am afforded the dignity to live in my own home and be cared for from my own bed.
I won’t lie. My inability to socialise, contribute, and physically self-care in the way I want is very painful. However, gratitude is what keeps me in the moment and still open to the wonderment in the world, in each moment. The internet is a blessing to me. It is my gateway to the world. I can video chat with friends all over the world. I have my medical and some allied health appointments via Skype. I stay connected with three 1.5-hour Zoom meetings a week. I also join audio friendship groups, and I have email volleys with my friends that keep us in touch.
My friends do visit, as do my allied health providers, nursing staff, carers, and my son. I have good digital relationships with my neighbours despite being stuck in bed. Gratitude enables a serenity that helps me manage the pain and adversity, which is merely an inevitable part of life. Hardship hurts less once we accept it.
Apps do a lot to improve my quality of life. The ability to stream opens up my world for entertainment, information, and cutting-edge psychological theories that help me endure what I cannot control. I also connect via writing platforms.
Gratitude helps us achieve healthy doses of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin in a healthy way. Gratitude is so important. Did I mention I have the best cat as an assistance animal?
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