I have my fingers and toes crossed that third time is the charm. You touch on such an important piece of this process for athletes: grief. Maybe that's another newsletter? I hope you are feeling better & off the couch soon, though those squishy things look cozy ... and thanks for the @!!
Take care and hang in there. I know, it is so hard to be optimistic during injury or surgery recovery, and the feeling of grief—of losing the healthy, functioning joint and all it allowed you to do—is real, hopefully to be replaced by the recovery of that health and function. I hope you can intentionally practice optimism; i.e. "fake it til you make it" by acting as if you're healing well and quickly and regaining the full functioning of your knee, even if inwardly you feel discouraged and depressed. Then that optimistic outlook may become self-fulfilling.
I have my fingers and toes crossed that third time is the charm. You touch on such an important piece of this process for athletes: grief. Maybe that's another newsletter? I hope you are feeling better & off the couch soon, though those squishy things look cozy ... and thanks for the @!!
Sending you all of the healing vibes, my friend. ❤️
Glad you are on the path to healing, though I know how much grief and loss is there as well. Appreciate you sharing 🩵
Take care and hang in there. I know, it is so hard to be optimistic during injury or surgery recovery, and the feeling of grief—of losing the healthy, functioning joint and all it allowed you to do—is real, hopefully to be replaced by the recovery of that health and function. I hope you can intentionally practice optimism; i.e. "fake it til you make it" by acting as if you're healing well and quickly and regaining the full functioning of your knee, even if inwardly you feel discouraged and depressed. Then that optimistic outlook may become self-fulfilling.