Table of Contents
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1. “This is who I am now” – Introduction
Everything you have heard about me is still true – Too many notes, Herr Mozart? – Hello from your other side – My life is not a romance novel – Keeping the mystery alive
2. “Feeling wonky” – Transition Time
Life is not all about suffering – What to say when you don’t know what to say – Don’t push it – 21 days is an eternity – The more we look, the more we find – Cut it off – Office therapy – Old beds and new neighbours – You have been through a lot – I am not a criminal – A perfect solution – It is not your story to tell (with your mouth wide open) – Writing matters
3. “Feeling ready” – Checkup No. 1
Bloody hell – Confession time – Energy plans – Weeping episodes – Precious cargo – Impact is everything – You get used to it – Final countdown – Lift-off
4. “Feeling fragile” – Recovery, Part 1
It’s always sunny on my balcony – Shopping is my new cardio – The other twin – Watershed moments – The Tickle Monster – Stompin’ Barb
5. “Feeling homesick” – Checkup No. 2
Balcony wisdom – My butt hurts – There’s no place like home – Is it my fault?
6. “Feeling relieved” – Recovery, Part 2
It’s fine with me – Blissful ignorance – Stop smiling like an idiot – I look like a pony
7. “Feeling special” – Checkup No. 3
Thanks for assuming I am normal – Please put me on a drip – It’s ironic – Either Covid will kill you, or I will – Woof, woof, woof – Going commando – It’s not what you think
8. “Feeling annoyed” – Recovery, Part 3
Going public – Thank you for being incompetent – It’s not always about your pelvis – Next time, get yourself to a hospital – Your body is grieving – Hidden gifts – Santa’s law
9. “A new year” – Recovery, Part 4
Back in the saddle – “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough” – Every thankful moment makes me healthier – You could learn a thing or two from her
10. “A new attitude” – Recovery, Part 5
It damn near killed me – Self care matters – The Little Mermaid – The “50% Barb”
11. “A new goal” – Checkup No. 4
Your best bet is to jump with both legs – Please wait to get dressed – Should I stay, or should I go? – It involves a long needle – A cliff hanger (of sorts)
12. “A new priority” – Recovery, Part 6
Breakfast chats – The Queen’s Suite – Muckby – Full circle – Consider it done
13. “Right on time” – Epilogue
Write on time – You want to keep me?
14. “A new ending” – The final chapter
Fever isn’t such a new thing – A room with a view – Feeling drained – We, the Borg – Two nights, three ladies – A lesson in healing – Finale
