Don't Judge Me for My Good Days: Psoriatic-arthritis.com

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  (This was posted Feb 16, 2024 - but I thought it was such a great topic that I wanted to repost it.) Please don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good day. Or it might be a good few hours. Or it could be someone doing their best to function through the pain. You don't honestly know what someone is going through, especially when they have lived with the pain for a long time. You'd be surprised how much pain people can learn to smile through. Read the full article at psoriatic-arthritis.com
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High Heels

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I'm doing the unthinkable: I'm going to wear high heels. You might call me mad- even I'm calling myself mad! But I'm doing it anyway.

Not without reason of course. I have a special event coming up in the next months. Everything is all set: I've got a dress, a date and all the trimmings. And even some shoes of the high heeled variety. Granted, their not very tall, but it's still a challenge. I made sure they had support and a thicker heel for stability.

I've been wearing them at home whenever I can. I figure I might as well gradually get used to them. Hopefully, it will all go to plan and I won't be in agony for the night. Hoping. Anyway, practice makes perfect.

Speaking of practice, I should probably start practicing dancing in my shoes. After all, I really don't want to break my ankle.

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  1. life with a flareMarch 30, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Every once in a while you need to break out the high heels, (not including my 1 inch boots) I only own one pair. They are not a sensible as yours sound, they are about 4 inches, and are stilettos. I have only actually worn them once but plan to wear them to prom, I am actually in love with them. Sometimes it is worth the pain!

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    1. ElizabethMarch 30, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      I agree! I'm hoping by wearing them around the house, I can get used to them so I can wear them more often!
      I bet they'll look lovely though! Are they strappy, since its in the spring/summer months?

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  2. AriannaMarch 30, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Good luck at the dance! I hope the shoes don't hurt you too much.

    And unfortunately, I can no longer wear even a 1 inch heel. It's flats for this girl!

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    1. ElizabethMarch 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

      That's what I've been doing! I almost exclusively wear flats: they're such cute and comfortable alternatives.

      Hopefully all the practice will help for a mostly pain free night! And if not, the shoes are definitely coming off! :)

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