I'm Not Immune To A Symptom Flare

Here's how I shorten the duration, intensity and meaning of it

Helloo from the sky! I’m currently flying to Vail (then driving to Aspen) with my husband and mother-in-law. We’re bringing both families together for Christmas for the first time this year, and I’m really excited about it. It’s a definite departure from my usual Christmas in Michigan, but we’re embracing new traditions as a family, and that feels really good. Since this post will go live on Christmas Day, I hope those who celebrate are having a beautiful holiday. 🤍

Rest assured I whipped up my airpoort matcha recipe before boarding the plane ;) — recipe, matcha & CRITICAL single serve organic maple syrup (a new find that I am very pleased about) all linked.

Today’s post is an important (and intimate) one. Because as much as I talk about being chronic pain- and symptom-free (which I very much am), that doesn’t mean I’m immune to a flare-up, a new symptom, or just feeling straight-up “off.” As Nicole Sachs always says: while there is a cure for chronic pain, there is no cure for the human condition. AKA, things will still come up — but the goal, with her toolkit, is that the duration, intensity, and meaning behind those flares nearly diminish.

The reason I’m dedicating today’s post to this topic is twofold. For one, I like to keep it very real. If I’m going through something, most times I’m sharing it with this Substack community — it feels like a safe, less judgmental place to do so. And two, because if you’re doing Nicole’s work (or are interested in exploring it), this is something that will come up for you, too. And even though I’ve been doing this work for several years now and am well-versed in it, I’m still no stranger to a flare! I truly feel that I am here to be a mirror for you guys, so when things like this come up for me, I think of them as an opportunity to take our conversations a layer deeper.