Cozy, Liminal December Healing + Feminine Rage
Hello all!
It feels like it's been forever since I really sent out an essay to you, and unfortunately it will be a little bit longer before I can do that. I'm working on stuff, but as you know if you are a member of my discord server, things have been intense in my world.
I'm officially two weeks out from a cystoscopy, removal of an ovary, and removal of endometriosis tissue. My emotions before the procedure were really high - this was my first time going under anesthesia. Everything went well and I have my follow up on Monday.
I'm working on a longer post for you all about healing from surgery, how I'm working with the rune Perthro for assistance, and other things. I will say that I'm very angry that this is how far my endometriosis got before anyone thought to check for it. I've been having menstrual problems for a very long time now, have undergone a ton of different ultrasounds, and nothing. It's very personal, but my anger isn't personal. I'm angry at the system that has completely disregarded "women's" bodies.
Now, on week 2, I just wanted to shoot you a little note to let you know that I'm doing well. December always feels like a liminal month, and this one feels even more so for me. I'm not able to work a day job for another few weeks, maybe even another month as I will need to go in for another surgery. I've been writing when I have the energy, journaling, knitting, and reading. I've done some light work on the Chaos and Cunning podcast, and I'm gearing up to open registration for the Queering the Runes online course.
It feels like nothing of consequence is happening, but that's ok. I'm in a liminal, healing space at the end of the year and I feel blessed to be able to take some time to really slow down.
Have some photos, a small glimpse into my healing space:
I'm cooking up a few releases for next week, and I'm knitting and sleeping a lot. I'll be back, hopefully sooner than later.