The normal switch flickers on the road to recovery.
Author Archives: Carolyn Ristau
Coping Mechanism: Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult’s novels are an emotional lifesaver as I navigate the emotional turmoil of Long COIVD.
Accepting Help
I am learning to let go of my overdependence on independence and ask for and accept help.
Disability Pride Month
Just when I needed it, I encountered Disability Pride reading lists to inspire me to thrive in my version of an imperfect life.
Hope
Optimism vs. pessimism vs. realism. Each creates its own emotional rollercoaster.
The Waiting Game
The central element of my Long COVID experience is waiting for that eventual day when my health returns to my normal.
Eight Months of Long COVID
A new high is established in the bumpy journey of Long COVID.
Carolyn Ristau 