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One month ago today I had surgery to repair my leg, broken in two places. I’ve been pretty absent from this space because I didn’t quite know what to say — I still don’t. I’m struggling to get perspective, to wrap my head around what’s happened and how my life has changed so dramatically. In a lot of ways, I’m grieving: for the loss of my mobility and independence, which I’m assured is temporary; for the loss of all I hoped the new year and new semester would be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It feels appropriate to share this lyric I embroidered a while back, from a Paramore song I couldn’t get out of my head. I loved the play on words, and the message about grief and strength and overcoming loss. It reminds me of how I’m feeling these days and what I’m working toward, with the support of my family and friends. In the mourning, I’ll rise… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ID: I’m holding a small hoop with the phrase “In the mourning, I’ll rise” embroidered in silver thread on black felt. via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CaSYQ1pLyz6/