Foot X-Ray:
Update on the foot…
I’ve had it X-rayed and it’s not broken — which is a relief. But it is soft tissue damage, and honestly that doesn’t make it painless or minor.
Soft tissue injuries can be brutal. The swelling, the bruising, the way it throbs when you lower it, the way it reminds you that your body has limits whether you like it or not.
People often hear “not broken” and think “oh good, you’re fine then.” But healing is still healing. Pain is still pain. Mobility is still impacted. Especially when you already live in a body that works overtime just to function.
So for now it’s rest, elevation, pacing, and listening to my body — even when I’d rather be doing a hundred other things.
Disabled bodies don’t get the luxury of pushing through. We adapt. We adjust. We keep going — just differently.
Be gentle with yourself if you’re healing from something that “isn’t that bad.” Your pain is still valid.
Sarah 🫶🏻
#SoftTissueInjury #ChronicPainWarrior #DisabilityAwareness #HealingInProgress #StrongButHuman
Alt text:
Close-up of a foot resting on cream bedding, partially covered by a white sock that is pulled back at the heel. The exposed heel shows significant dark purple bruising and swelling along the inner side. A soft white blanket surrounds the foot. A heart-shaped “Kawaii Doll Decora” watermark appears on the right side of the image.
