CloserUndone

Early 40s, hetero, cis-female, Western Australia; Historian, teacher, wife, mother, movie buff, Marvel and Star Wars fangirl; Life is a work in progress - Chronic illness queen (Endometriosis, PND, IBS, essential tremor, Reynaud's Syndrome)

[closerundone]

2026 - Just Do Your Best

I have always loved New Year's Day, way more than my birthday or Christmas. I have adored the sense of freshness and new opportunities. Of setting myself new goals to strive for. But my life doesn't work in the same way any more.

I am alone in my house with my two cats. I am a severe pain flare and couldn't go down South with my boys - I could barely walk yesterday. My New Year's Eve consisted of pain meds, heat packs and YouTube.

But as I was getting dressed this morning, I remembered this shirt. I first got it for my first group of low literacy kiddos when they were sitting their Year Seven standardised tests. They were so scared and worried that they would let me down, so I wore it to silently reassure them that I was so proud of them no matter what.

And I decided I would try to treat myself with the same kindness. Having a great day and can clean the house, go food shopping and make dinner? Great! Having a high pain day and can barely move, but took meds and pain measures? Great! It's time that I showed myself the same compassion that I show others - This is the year of "Just Do Your Best" ❤️

[fairycosmos]

why is it so hard for people to grasp that disabilities disable and chronic illnesses are chronic. yes even when it inconveniences you. yes even when your patience runs out

[closerundone]

Today is the nine year anniversary of my radical hysterectomy. I had everything removed except for my left ovary. I wish I could go back and tell myself to get it out, that it wasn't worth keeping it for the benefits versus the pain that I live in every day.

I kept the ovary to prevent early menopause which has various negative health effects. Instead, it developed cysts constantly and led to three more operations. These operations have left me with significant internal scar tissue (adhesions), which is a risk that I was not told about. The more pelvic surgeries you have, the greater your risk of significant adhesions, which in turn increases the likelihood of becoming a chronic pain patient.

My adhesions are constantly inflamed and hurt all the time. It is a result of these surgeries that I now take four different pain medications every day, that I have endured multiple unsuccessful treatments to try to restore my quality of life, that I had to leave the job I love.

I don't often let myself think about this, because I get upset and often go into a depression spiral. But if my story can help one person make a better decision, to avoid my situation, then the discomfort will be worth it.

[salazar-bollinger]

[salazar-bollinger]

There are parallels.

[salazar-bollinger]

[thememedaddy]

[nixscriptum]

less of a poem, more of a reminder. ( ఌ )

[closerundone]

Well this wasn't on my bingo card...

We are currently in the process of getting Mr 16 assessed for ASD (for the third time) after his ADHD diagnosis last year. Today we got back Mr 13's cognitive test results back - Definitively not ADHD, but very likely ASD (not what we expected at all!)

First thing my husband asked after the shellshock wore off - "Two for one discount from the assessment clinic?" 😂

[closerundone]

I'm feeling very low at the moment. I just wish that I was normal - That I could go to my normal job; Eat and drink whatever I want; Move however I want; Have sex without any worries; and go to bed at a normal time without it being a drama. I wish my life had only normal complications, not this fucked up mess that I deal with on a daily basis.

[closerundone]

Do I laugh or cry?

So it turns out I have a fractured AND dislocated coccyx (tailbone) - I have been complaining of pain since our England trip last year, and it has steadily gotten worse over time. I finally requested an x-ray a fortnight ago, and this turned up. The GP then suggested conservative treatment of NSAIDs and rest, and when told I've been doing that since July, told me to wait until I see my new pain specialist for the first time... In May! This absolutely sucks 😔

[beardedmrbean]

[theman]

I GOT A FUCKING RAISE THE POTATO WORKED WTF

[tattooedzombigirl]

This potato works. Every. Fucking. Time.

[secondlina]

Reblogging because it’s a damn potato and I want to encourage people to assume potatoes are magical.

[sinksanksockie2]

w-what if potato is actually lucky

[dontsteponthe-momeraths]

i need a lucky potato

[closerundone]

Can't it just be easy?

I'm so confused and annoyed at the medical profession right now. I have been denied a prescription for a breakthrough pain medication that I have previously been repeatedly prescribed by the same medical practice. This doctor said that it was incompatible with another one of my medications, but I never had any difficulty. So we decided to increase my dosage of the medication I am still allowed, but my new prescription can't be written until my current lot of medication runs out. So I now have to face a fortnight with no breakthrough pain meds, and no increased dosage to help me.

At the same time, I am also in the process of switching to a new pain specialist, where I will have to explain my medical history all over again and possibly face a complete medication overhaul.

I just wish that all of the medical professionals agreed with appropriate treatment decisions and I wouldn't face being stuck in a potentially horrible situation

[thethirdromana]

Discussing Dracula in a non-tumblr setting and I just wish I could be like

[resiliencewithin]

Daily Gratitude

January 16, 2026

What are you grateful for today?

Welcome to my gratitude support group! All are welcome to be a part of the gratitude crew. Re-blog, write a note or send an ask as often as makes sense for you (just once, every day, twice a year, a few times a month— doesn’t matter!)

I tag parts of the crew almost every day. If you’d like to be on the tag list let me know.

All posts will be tagged ‘resiliencewithin’s daily gratitude group’.

Prompt (if you want): Something you are proud of (big or small).

[resiliencewithin]

Tagging

@awesomekatiyana

@bwiser2

@camelliataliensis

@child-of-the-internet

@chillingonariverbank

@chipswsauce

@closerundone

@coffee-with-a-stranger

@cynicalrecoverysociety

@dawnt0pia

@dayasmind

@demondmayhew016

@denimdeams

@dis-connectfic

@double-dorks-beanie

@dreamerking27

@electric-supernova

@eurydices-world

[closerundone]

I am so proud that even with chronic pain, I managed to go to and enjoy a music concert by one of my favourite groups, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. A truly magical experience!

[animatedtext]

[l3ominor]

[closerundone]

My eternal quest 🤦‍♀️

[closerundone]

I just realised I'm not having a great day painwise; five minutes later, Milly was on my lap ❤️