In March of 2010, my daughter was involved in a serious car accident that left her battling the chronic neurological pain disorder Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD) and changed our lives forever. Follow us along on our journey. Our suitcases have no room for negativity.

23rd August 2012

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Because every week should start off with something beautiful, something blue, and something to inspire and be coveted by you… xx
*Boys, please hang around for this one! I promise, it’s more than just a girly shoe post! 
It is my absolute honor to lead y’all to a super fun fashion-image blog I recently discovered. Named MTV fashion and showcasing pieces of absolutely impeccable, yet still trendy, taste; I was thrilled to find it while browsing for something to distract me from my way-over-reactive nerves yesterday. 
Now, if you thought that the above-mentioned shoes were something special, you’re in for even more of a treat…
Imagine my surprise when, while navigating amongst a sea of chic, I discovered a teeny, tiny blurb explaining the blog to be run by a fellow CRPS/RSD warrior named, Alicia. Having been born in Paris, but now hailing from New Zealand, Alicia uses the whimsy of fashion as an escape from the fact that, ironically, the disease has taken away her ability to walk at the far too early age of only 15 years old. 
She’s beautiful, smart, confident, and has gorgeous taste. Life is cruel, but we are kind. As Spoonies, let’s rally around this lovely lady (whose other blog - a diary of her life with CRPS/RSD may be found here) and show her all the love that we can. x
Loads of love to you all & be well! 
Danielle xx
Ps: Although this was not the case with Alicia, should there be another CRPS/RSD warrior/blogger that you think needs featuring, write to me and let me know why! I love hearing about experimental treatments, books, etc. also!
I’m available at: theproject3x5@gmail.com or on twitter at: theproject3x5. Don’t forget that I always love hearing from you :) xx

project3x5:

Because every week should start off with something beautiful, something blue, and something to inspire and be coveted by you… xx

*Boys, please hang around for this one! I promise, it’s more than just a girly shoe post! 

It is my absolute honor to lead y’all to a super fun fashion-image blog I recently discovered. Named MTV fashion and showcasing pieces of absolutely impeccable, yet still trendy, taste; I was thrilled to find it while browsing for something to distract me from my way-over-reactive nerves yesterday. 

Now, if you thought that the above-mentioned shoes were something special, you’re in for even more of a treat…

Imagine my surprise when, while navigating amongst a sea of chic, I discovered a teeny, tiny blurb explaining the blog to be run by a fellow CRPS/RSD warrior named, Alicia. Having been born in Paris, but now hailing from New Zealand, Alicia uses the whimsy of fashion as an escape from the fact that, ironically, the disease has taken away her ability to walk at the far too early age of only 15 years old. 

She’s beautiful, smart, confident, and has gorgeous taste. Life is cruel, but we are kind. As Spoonies, let’s rally around this lovely lady (whose other blog - a diary of her life with CRPS/RSD may be found here) and show her all the love that we can. x

Loads of love to you all & be well! 

Danielle xx

Ps: Although this was not the case with Alicia, should there be another CRPS/RSD warrior/blogger that you think needs featuring, write to me and let me know why! I love hearing about experimental treatments, books, etc. also!

I’m available at: theproject3x5@gmail.com or on twitter at: theproject3x5. Don’t forget that I always love hearing from you :) xx

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23rd April 2012

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Happy Birthday to: 
The Best-Nurse Ever. The Best-Friend Ever. The Best Cheer’r-Upper Ever. The Best Support-System Ever. The Best Advice-Giver Ever. The Best at Inducing-Nausea-Related-Posts Ever (oh, whatever)…
And most importantly - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best Mummy in the Whole World!
No idea what I’d do without you.
Love. Love. Love. xx

project3x5:

Happy Birthday to:

The Best-Nurse Ever. The Best-Friend Ever. The Best Cheer’r-Upper Ever. The Best Support-System Ever. The Best Advice-Giver Ever. The Best at Inducing-Nausea-Related-Posts Ever (oh, whatever)…

And most importantly - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best Mummy in the Whole World!

No idea what I’d do without you.

Love. Love. Love. xx

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2nd April 2012

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I Flunked the Debunk… 
Yippee!!! Boohoo!!! 
Tomorrow morning, the permanent Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) is going to be implanted. I attempted to debunk my feelings on it while flying to Chicago earlier today, but I was unsuccessful in a huge way… 
I’m all over the map. Nope, not just physically - mentally too.
I’m a human mood ring, one moment hot, the next moment cold. Nope, not just physically - emotionally too. 
Tomorrow should be interesting, eh? xx

project3x5:

I Flunked the Debunk… 

Yippee!!! Boohoo!!! 

Tomorrow morning, the permanent Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) is going to be implanted. I attempted to debunk my feelings on it while flying to Chicago earlier today, but I was unsuccessful in a huge way… 

I’m all over the map. Nope, not just physically - mentally too.

I’m a human mood ring, one moment hot, the next moment cold. Nope, not just physically - emotionally too. 

Tomorrow should be interesting, eh? xx

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18th February 2012

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9th February 2012

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6th February 2012

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Ramshackle Glam (Tumblr): Someone I'd Like You To Meet →

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I’m about to introduce you to one of the bravest women I’ve ever come across.

In the few weeks that I’ve been corresponding with Danielle, I’ve been struck by one thing above all: this girl is joyful. She’s lived through an unimaginably horrific car accident in the Middle East,…

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