Together Alone
Most of the strong women with whom I exercise have taken time this summer to travel, visit family and see the world. On a few occasions of late, I’ve worked up a sweat with just one other woman. There’ve been a few mornings when I was alone. Considering I’ll be unable to exercise for a while, following my upcoming, second spinal fusion procedure, I’m willing to go it alone, as needed. I certainly enjoy the fellowship of my likeminded sisters who SWEAT with me, though, and always appreciate the moral support togetherness brings. It feels good to be strong, and it feels even better to be strong, working together. Soon, the time will come when I’ll feel pretty isolated. It will pass and I’ll recover, but I know it’s coming. I’m OK with it. As I reflect on the fusions in my neck; how it was before the surgery compared to how it is now, I’m convinced the potential benefits are worth the risk and the temporary setbacks I’ll experience as I heal from additional surgery. Whereas three of my ce...