Monday, July 23, 2012

What is the purpose of this Blog anyways?


I had this idea of blogging (complaining) my physical problems. Don't quite know how. This blog has been sparse. I don't know how to make the right words to make me seen. Don't really want to be seen. It's not really about me. I have had about enough of me. But what I see in myself is a story. A representation of many who cannot speak. And while some might perceive my notes as all-about-me, they are not. I just happen to know my story better. Sure, it's a way to deal with my own problems. But if I can, in some way, help some one else deal with their pain, or the pains of their loved one, then I have succeeded. Sometimes it is best to let the language pour out all at once. It may look like a mess, but it is as raw as the truth of pain. Here is some such poured out pain: *, I am sorry, I guess I was not clear, too brief, too implied (misunderstood). I've had a lifetime of my own physical problems. I suppose, that as these years have gone by I have reached a point of some sort of numb sarcastic laughter at myself...some kind of crazy-out-of-my-mind kind of laughter maybe. Through the years I have become so familiar with the pains that they have become my intimate friends. Sometimes I imagine I'm held in some cage and strapped into some medieval torture rack. So all that stuff comes out when talking to other bodily tortured people...because I am assuming they understand. I try to not talk about it to other, more healthy people, about my trouble. A number of times I've told of my pains to the wrong people. I have mentioned my troubles in the form of apology, which comes from guilt, which comes from the wish I could be of some use. The responses were sometimes snide, always judgmental, (I'm quoting real quotes) "You're just making it all up", "You're not really sick", You just want attention", "You have no faith", "You must have sinned", All these things I've told myself already...there are a few other[s] which I have forgotten, which means I must be learning to forgive. And so I was referring to *'s 'no clue' comment. I know that one. I don't know the particular torture rack he's in, nor yours. But I can assume the psychology going on: a problem that is harder to deal with than the actual physical problem. And so I'm harder enough on myself without someone else joining in. And so I see your sensitivity shouting out. I know your sensitivity. I want to strike out with mine too often...often at myself. Too many scars. I am so sorry. We must be gentle, and kind. Like when I had those, particularly kind, nurses turn me over in the hospital bed; taking their time; sometimes five minutes just to turn to the other side...with quiet voice, lots of pillows to hold you in place, all the wires and tubes set right, the lighting just right, a fan to keep you cool...and all the response you can give is a grunt.

1 comment:

  1. i like your 'raw' writing...i can see what you feel, your thoughts are still beautiful

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