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CFS's avatar

The "under the sheets" photo I think is from when you had to recuperate from lifting too many cases (oops..a pattern begins?) from your Citi-bike and suffered an injury. MaryAnn S. & I traveld to NYC to see your Times Sq billboard. You were recuperating at home. I am about to undergo my own surgery requiring 2 MONTHS recovery. Never ever have not worked since age 16 in last Century! Must rest & PT to get Back to work. So "Counter Intuitive"...rEvolution!

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Allison Parc's avatar

Oh my goodness ….! I can’t believe you remember that 🥹 I think you’re 100% right! (I forgot I had PT for that 🤣🥴). 2 Months for you —- you’ve got this!! What a time to learn to surrender into your body and let it drive & dictate your schedule each day vs your mind, schedule, and expectations!! I’m sorry surgery is the conduit into this time, but happy you get the chance to experiment or practice letting your body lead. Praying the surgery goes super well and your pain is tiny. 🙏🤍

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Soak Up the Sites's avatar

As a human whose body is her keeper (and one I rarely listen to) I feel this in my bones. I have had mono, and a resurgence, and it’s no fun. I’m proud of you for finally listening, and for taking that listening outside when helpful.

Substack will be here, as will the baby business (you two are killing me) but none of that matters if you aren’t well.

Rest easy, friend. Our bodies keep the score… truly, madly, deeply. xx.

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Allison Parc's avatar

You have also had a mono-resurgence? (And you can remember having mono!?!) Ugh. I feel for you, too. It is a WILD feeling ....! I can genuinely feel the last of my ability to focus my mind each day slip away and I know all I can do is sit and zone out. It's humbling and as always, the body is the most epic teacher.

As for our sweet baby business, you've come up in our conversations recently. :) We hope that a few more things align soon so we can start to share. THANK YOU for being here with us!! You are amazing -- and I hope you also find some rest, space, and peace this summer. And maybe one of these days on the other side of this, we can get a coffee IRL!

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Soak Up the Sites's avatar

Yes to both - I had mono in college. Looking forward to some baby business IRL updates. For now… focus on the you of it all.

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Kate Hughes's avatar

YES, these ocean scenes

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Allison Parc's avatar

The magical healing power of the sea... such a force! :D

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