The Spoon Theory

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I had finally taken time to read The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino. I was so happy I almost cried! I have been having a hard time explaining to my 10 yo son why I can't keep going like I did in the past. After I read it last night, I sat on the floor with my spoons and explained it to him. He was excited at first, then as he began to understand he had a sad look on his face. I told him that I just have to be careful and pick and chose what is important to do in any given day. I hate taking him to the pool because it makes me feel terrible, but I do it because I want him to have something to do. He is an only child and the summer is boring for him as it is. He doesn't know that I hate going, but now he understands why I am tired afterwards. I come home and make dinner (something easy) and that's it for the rest of the evening. I am glad that I finally read it and found a tool to explain it to my son! Hope everyone is feeling well today!

If you haven't read The Spoon Theory yet, you can find it at www.butyoudontlooksick.com

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I agree The Spoon Theory is a very good analogy.

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Nicolee,

Thank you for posting the link. I love the Spoon Theory. What a great idea to sit down with your son. I'm in a similiar situation with my son being home by himself for the summer and It's hard trying to keep him occupied when we feel so tired. I am going to follow your lead and use the spoons to talk to my son.

Wendy

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I love the Spoon Theory! I read it while struggling with what we thought was fibromyalgia. It really helps people understand how we have to be careful about where we spend our energy. :)

Thanks for sharing!
Katrina W.