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Shlay 11/27/2012

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

fayre 11/27/2012

Thanks so much for sharing that. I could totally relate. Her explanation is spot on and easy for anyone to understand.

billwfriend 11/27/2012

I had seen this before....forgot what it is inside so need to go look....hugs bill

billwfriend 11/27/2012

it changed since I saw it....so it is new now...

deleted_user 11/27/2012

Thanks, Shlay.

I first read this when it was posted on my lupus support group board. I even have a tiny spoon lapel pin in my jewelry box.

Thanks for posting this- I re-read it and it really does explain what it's like to live with lupus- or any other chronic condition.

Sandy

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