Posted by seldomseen on June 17, 2008, at 7:27:44
In reply to What is the right thing to do?, posted by Daisym on June 17, 2008, at 3:16:15
I'm sorry Daisy. I understand how you feel. I really do. I won't go into my triggers except to say they are very common among CSA survivors.
I don't think you necessarily have to say "No" to your PT exercise. It might help your knee to recover. I do think, however, that you should talk with your PT and let him know that this makes you uncomfortable. If he is receptive to that I would let him know why and see if he could suggest either an alternate exercise that will achieve the same effect. Perhaps you two together could work out a plan.
I am continually surprised at how people can be very kind and very accomodating - but only if you give them a chance to be. (Not everyone, but most are without being put out at all).
I also hear what you say that you wish this wasn't an issue any longer. It's like we have a chronic disease that continues to rear its ugly head. I too wish it would just go away.
But it's not and right now this is the space in which we move and live. We've certainly earned the right to have people accomodate us and our bodies - don't you think?
What I say in my head to lighten things up is "hey baby, that's how I roll". It's true AND it cracks me up.
Seldom.
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