Tipped Upright

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Tipped Upright

Cautiously, and optimistically, I am feeling better lately! In therapy today, I said I felt finally tipped upright instead of feeling tilted half in and out of water. It feels so lovely to be here, and to everyone who said the only way out is through, boy were you correct. In no way do I feel like I’m “through” but I’m moving, and moving feels GOOD. Swim lessons start Wednesday! I will have to update you next month on how they’re going and how much water I’ve ingested.

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