Setbacks

Yesterday hurt more than I expected. The pain was sharp, and it pushed me right back into my early recovery routine with ice and medication on a schedule I thought I’d moved past. It felt discouraging to return to that place. I keep hoping each day will be a small step forward.

But recovery doesn’t work in straight lines. Some days are better. Some days aren’t. Yesterday was one of the hard ones.

Metal Mollie was loud. Betty Boot felt heavier. And I felt tired in a way that was more than physical.

But setbacks don’t erase progress. They don’t undo the good days. They’re just part of healing, even when they feel unfair.

Today is a little better. And for now, that’s enough.