Beauty is only skin deep

Beauty. In our age, we are defined by the world's definition of beauty. But as a spoonie our bodies change. Our insides are constantly fighting against itself, and our outward body is constantly, slowly deforming. We sacrifice every ounce of our being to help others just to feel needed and purposeful. Sometimes the sacrifice comes at a greater cost than some can ever imagine. In a typical life, one might give up an hour of their day to drive a friend to a dept store. That hour of a typical day doesn't mean much, but to a Spoonie every hour is carefully calculated to produce the best results. When our help is paid back with lies and deceit we find it more and more difficult to stay positive. The stress that is birthed from that situation causes a flare, and in turn the flare leads to swelling and joint deformations. The never-ending cycle of pain and suffering.  Things that some see as harmless can cause detrimental results to a Spoonie. It's bad enough that we are looked upon as being "outsiders" because we can't wear the latest and greatest fashion trends, but we can change the world one voice at a time. Find your voice, let the world know that you are beautiful, and stand firm on your two feet!