Alesa Liles“Just take it easy and you’ll feel better.”Its a well intentioned statement but its so aggravating. Even if I do end up feeling better, it will just be momentarily. The chronic pain…Dec 17, 2017Dec 17, 2017
Alesa LilesThe weather has me hurting but I had an experience today that I am thankful for at one of my…The nurse said I was “small” and could not possibly weigh as much as I said. (Eye roll) I do but it still feels good to be called small.Nov 10, 2017Nov 10, 2017
Alesa LilesI have a decision to make.Since my grandma just passed they’ve texted, called, and even Facebook messaged. But I, for the most part, have not responded (the…Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017
Alesa LilesI had plans today.It’s hard to be grateful when it hurts to do the simplest things. I can’t lie down, sit, or stand without feeling like my spine is going to…Sep 23, 2017Sep 23, 2017
Alesa LilesGiving in and giving up… I’m having a hard time with this lately.I haven’t worn high heels in almost 6 months. It sounds silly. Like a vanity thing. But its so much more. I grew up as a tomboy. I spent…Aug 23, 2017Aug 23, 2017
Alesa LilesWhat’s the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Breakfast, work, your kids?Not me. The first thing I think is a question. How bad do I hurt? Thats the first thing I think of. From that point on I know how my day…Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
Alesa LilesSo here goes.So last year I was diagnosed with a genetic connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I have the hypermobile type (for…Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017