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My dose of streght: the coffe that transforms my days
Today, more than ever, I feel gratitude
for each of you who follow me on facebook. It's a feeling that deepens when I stop to reflect on the small, yet profound, differences life has presented me. For most, getting out of bed, getting dressed, and leaving the house is such a natural process that we don't even think about it. The routines of people who don't go through this probably don't include the tension of an uncertain step when trying to put on pants, or the patience needed to balance when putting on socks. It's these details, once invisible, that have now become milestones of daily overcoming.
The freedom to plan without the shadow of unpredictability, to come and go without the apprehension of sudden imbalance, is a gift that, in the days without Ménière's and my other vestibular problems, I cherish with an intensity I never imagined. There's no constant worry about having to cancel a last-minute appointment, with the burden of knowing that, unintentionally, I might disappoint someone who was looking forward to that meeting. Oh, how everyone else lives... how we lived before Ménière's. It's a stark contrast, a different reality that can only be understood firsthand, through small adjustments and great acts of daily courage.
One of the things that has become a true ritual for me is going to the Coffe Shop every week for my coffee. The smell of fresh bread, the steam of hot coffee, the feeling of sitting and watching the hustle and bustle inside and outside through the window—for many, it's a common habit. But for me, it's a small, great adventure, an act of affirmation. Every step along the way, every moment I can enjoy that coffee without the discomfort of dizziness or ear pressure, is a silent victory. It's a reminder that, even with the challenges Ménière's imposes on me, I can and do create my own moments of normalcy and happiness. This trip to the Coffe Shop, this weekly ritual of mine, is my way of saying: I'm here. I'm living, adapting, and finding beauty and strength in each dawn. Ménière's disease may present obstacles, may demand more of me, but it doesn't dictate the pace of my life. Each day is an opportunity to find balance—not just physically, but also emotionally and mentally. And on this journey, your support and understanding make all the difference.
And it's on this path of daily discoveries, of small battles and personal victories, that I find the true essence of life. Ménière's disease taught me to appreciate each moment, to value each gesture of support, and to celebrate each achievement, no matter how simple it may seem. Knowing that I have you by my side, understanding and offering affection, is one of the pillars that sustains me. With each step, with each coffee at Coffe Shop, and with each sunrise, I reaffirm my desire to live fully.
And you, what is your weekly ritual of overcoming challenges? Share in the comments how you find strength and joy in small, everyday gestures. I'd love to read your experiences and learn from them!
(Written by Andrea Escorcio, a patient with Ménière's, Vestibular Paroxysmia, and Vestibular Migraine, and host and creator of the page Apoie-se Sindrome de Meniere on Facebook)
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