visit to a small country

[tightropegirl]

I have returned from a visit to the country of pain, a place where all of us stop from time to time, and some of us live. It is a small country, to hold so many of us; small enough to crawl over, to learn each stone and shard of glass in the road with a sickening familiarity

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[oleander9999]

My sister spent all of 2013 there and, from what I could understand, only communicating from across the border with her, you describe the landscape very precisely. I have not yet experienced that level of pain (I dread that it may happen) but have had months in bed, unable to leave a small apartment (broken ankle) and I do know that feeling of looking at the alien planet. When I was finally able to be outside again, I felt like someone who'd been let out of prison and was shocked at the vividness of the outside world, its noise and speed and heartbreaking beauty. PT is a miracle (wrapped in hard work!) and I hope you will soon be feeling MUCH better and more "normal." That you were able to write this so beautifully and powerfully speaks well for your return to your home planet. And here's to that place in the country (and more novels from you, hooray!!!) Hugs and love!

p.s. So far, 2014 has been a fantastic year for my sister! She spent last year addicted to pain pills, this year she takes a minimum and is learning Hindi and kicking ass in Physical Therapy.