So tomorrow I am going with my daughter to The Great New York State Fair. As I sit hear thinking about going there tomorrow, I realize how “annual” events can help us remember where we were at that point in our life that we are reflecting upon.
August 2007-Pregnant with Daughter. Excited and happily awaiting my first child.
August 2008-Fair with 5 month old daughter. I was just experiencing relief from dislocated left hip after having a series of cortisone shots. This was the first time I really could “walk” around since having my daughter. I carried my daughter’s diapers and my own. Still unaware that my mental symptomology was more than just “new mother normal.”
August 2009-Fair with my 1 yr. 5 month old daughter. I continue to carry my daughter’s diapers and my own. I am in full throws of PTSD and anxiety disorder but still trying to remain functional and preparing to teach the upcoming school year.
August 2010- Fair with 2 yr. 5 month old daughter. I continue to carry my daughter’s diapers and my own. I am out of work on medical leave at this point and in full throws of PTSD and anxiety disorder.
August 2011- Fair with my 3 yr. 5 month old daughter. Neither my daughter or myself need diapers! Treatment for PTSD is effective and efficient.
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
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