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Jeimy Ruiz's avatar

you put such beautiful words together despite your brain hurting, and for that, you are a star. hoping that you can return to yourself soon πŸ₯ΊπŸ’—

Ariel's avatar

thanks, angel

Meredith Hansen's avatar

Ugh migraine pain is horrible, I am so sorry you are going through it. But it sounds like you’re still able to carve out time for joy, and that is huge!

Ariel's avatar

Yesss it always helps!

Clare Langan's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this but yes to appointments on the cal!

Katie Stearns's avatar

Oh, Ariel. Sending you so much love, and thank you for sharing. You're a beautiful writer, and I imagine lots of us can relate with our own "mountains," too. I really hope you find some relief soon. πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’›

Ariel's avatar

Thank you lovey ❀️❀️❀️❀️

Hetty Lui McKinnon's avatar

Such a beautiful essay but sorry to hear of your migraines. I know how it is, I was like you a few years ago. Migraines 3 to 4 times a month, each for 3 to 4 days. I changed my diet, reduced gluten and dairy and it has improved. I still get them but much less. So sorry you’re going through this Ariel.

Ariel's avatar

Thanks my love. I’m sorry you went through that but glad to hear you’re on the other side. I’ve been considering some dietary changes but am waiting to see a neurologist (coming up next month). I never thought I’d be open to reducing gluten and dairy but….I definitely am at this point! I know there’s still plenty of great stuff to eat. We shall see. Thanks as always for your love and support. You’re the best!

Hetty Lui McKinnon's avatar

I hope you find a balance soon. Honestly if you need any low or no gluten/dairy, let me know!!!

Maggie Hoffman's avatar

Sending so much love.

Ariel's avatar

😘

Hillary Dixler Canavan's avatar

I am so sorry you’re going through this, friend. Sending you all the healing thoughts ❀️

Ariel's avatar

Thanks lovey!

Daniela Araya's avatar

You know what else you have been doing lately? Showing up for others and still being such a good friend through it all. I love you!

Ariel's avatar

😭 love you!!

Sara Losch's avatar

What an amazing writer you are. I think others who struggle to put their pain and fear into words are going to cry. Someone else β€œgets them”. I hope this reaches the people for whom this is their reality.

Ariel's avatar

Love you ❀️❀️❀️

Cynthia's avatar

I'm so sorry for what you've been going through and that you're in so much pain. And it's not pathetic at all to be afraid the pain will never go away because severe pain is overwhelming and scary, but you're doing everything right and I'm sure it will pass, hopefully very soon. Sending you so much hope and healing vibes.πŸ’œ