The Spoon Life Chain
SKU:
$24.99
$24.99
per item
This spoon is a symbol and a statement for living each day 'a spoonful at a time'.
Designed around 'the spoon theory', which is a metaphor used to describe the severe fatigue that a person with an invisible disability or chronic condition battles on a daily basis, this chain serves as a reminder that whatever you are able to do in a day is enough. You are always enough. Wear and share this as a symbol of support.
Proceeds support the production of AwareNow Magazine & Podcast, as we work to raise awareness for causes one story at a time.
For those with an invisible illness, fatigue can be a major issue. If you don't have a chronic condition, the concept of severe fatigue can be difficult to understand. This is where 'the spoon theory' comes in. Here's how the story goes...
Lupus patient Christine Miserandino felt that words were insufficient to adequately communicate to able-bodied people what it is like to struggle daily with chronic illness. Instead, she used 12 spoons in a café as a metaphor for her daily energy stores and gave the spoons to her friend, taking one back every time an activity like taking a shower or getting dressed was mentioned. The message gradually got through to Christine’s friend, who was shocked by the revelations of the experiment.
The Spoon Life Chain is designed to serve as a reminder that we only have so many 'spoons'. While you can't control the quantity of spoons you have, you can control the quality of their use. Do the best with what you have. Find comfort and confidence in putting your spoons to good use.
Cheers,
Allié
Lupus patient Christine Miserandino felt that words were insufficient to adequately communicate to able-bodied people what it is like to struggle daily with chronic illness. Instead, she used 12 spoons in a café as a metaphor for her daily energy stores and gave the spoons to her friend, taking one back every time an activity like taking a shower or getting dressed was mentioned. The message gradually got through to Christine’s friend, who was shocked by the revelations of the experiment.
The Spoon Life Chain is designed to serve as a reminder that we only have so many 'spoons'. While you can't control the quantity of spoons you have, you can control the quality of their use. Do the best with what you have. Find comfort and confidence in putting your spoons to good use.
Cheers,
Allié
