I've been afflicted by a condition. It is time to come clean about it. I know I've been suffering from it for about 10 years. I know that is has had a great affect on me. Physically, it has caused wrinkles, stretching, scarring and graying.
Emotionally, the mood swings are drastic. Elation, irritation, sheer anger, pride, joy, and amusement are just a few of them.
And then there is the exhaustion. The brutal exhaustion. Exhaustion is the hallmark of this condition. At times, it is the crushing kind of exhaustion where you find yourself in the middle of the cereal aisle staring at the Honey Nut Cheerios without any recollection of how you got there. The sleep disturbances are devastating.
Someday, maybe I'll figure out the affliction and its treatment.
Oh wait. I have children. Never mind. Carry on.
I have had this for 30 years and it has been an interesting journey. Wouldn't want a life without it!
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