My name is Lanae and this is my private, yet emotional health story this summer that I’m ready to share because I need to inspire someone out there. I know I’m not alone. May 13– 3rd scope post #aclsurgery to clean out my joints. They “roto rootered” the area according to my doctor. I suffer from a rare nerve disorder called CRPS that makes my recovery slower. I still cannot walk w/o a limp. Sitting at a desk or restaurant hurts b/c it gets stiff ASAP. MY knee is hot to the touch & getting swelling ⬇️ & quad strong takes EXTRA work. I’ve moderated panels, worked long days to be known as the hot reporter with the crutch, stayed off carpets (my fav!) b/c I can’t stand w/o discomfort & tried to be “normal.” It’s been really fucking hard and emotional. I even was kicked off a ride at an amusement park bc I couldn’t bend my leg to 90. It was such a low. July 3– Ace and I were away & I fell in the mountains & needed to be rescued. It was so dramatic & embarrassing! The swelling (see photo) & pain were insane & I thought I tore my ACL again. I didn’t, but had about 30CCs of blood drained and that shit hurt! But I kept doing my best. My PT told me my chances of running the NYC marathon, my post op goal, were slim 😭 July 12 — @petamurgatroyd inspired me to go to the doc as I was having abnormal cycles like she did. I suffer from endometriosis and had a 10lb. cyst removed a decade ago. Well guess what? A big doozy. They told me to prep for surgery. I knew I didn’t feel or look right, but I thought it was the extra booze I was drinking from the fall 😂. I manifested daily for that shit to go away and it worked — After 1 more cycle it hemorrhaged and my stomach was flatter a week later. Shit was nuts, but ladies — LISTEN TO YOUR BODY & GET CHECKED!! Not the reminder I wanted, but hopefully I can help another gal out there. TODAY — I FUCKING RAN 5mi. I rage at PT 4 hours a week. I cry. It hurts. On off days I’m doing my exercises. I’m pledging to buy my bib and run with my favorite charity @teamforkids. My goal was 7mi by end of the month and now I know I can do it. So let’s go. I’ve got this. Please encourage me fam! Nov. 6– SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE 🏃🏽‍♀️