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Fibromyalgia and the Power of Touch
 | I slumped in a stool, grading papers with happy face stickers because it hurt to write, and wearing headphones because the noise of the classroom sent painful shivers through my body. "Miss, can we hug you?" Reggie asked trembling, pushing his dreadlocks back from his face...
12 Comments Posted
Thank you for writing this! You are so heartfelt and honest - it's inspiring! May you be blessed with good health and much happiness.
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It has helped me understand a friend of mine. Thank you
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May this article reveal to us all a deeper understanding and appreciation of our customs. And may you merit much happiness for helping us. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing your story and wise insights- so beautiful and thought-provoking. May Hashem bless you with a full recovery!
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This has been an inspiration to all. Looking forward to reading many more of your articles and your book!
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But, Is your husband the "Best Freind that taught you about shomer negiyah? Very nice article. Wishing you well.
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Wonderful article, as always! Thank you for the unique insight into fibromyalgia & the Jewish concept of touch.
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Dear Aliza - Thank you for your article. I am thankful that at the age of 77 I have been diagnosed with FM after years of not knowing what was wrong with me. Now I am receiving help and guidance and starting to cope. It seems that everything we are given has lessons to teach. Thanks to Ha-Shem I am finding my way at last. It was so good to read of your experience in the context of keeping the mitzvot.
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Shalom, I for the past few years have been learning more and more about Judaism and want to know more and for the past 2 yrs with my husbands help turned our home into a totally kosher home. he says if it is not kosher it is not in our home. no idols either. your article helped me since I dont have any women friends to teach me what a jewish woman can do. I take 3 classes a week online to learn more.
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A truly wonderful story. It reminds us that we learn from all of life's lessons and others learn from us. Thank you!
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Howdy :) i realize you posted this quite a while back but i'm just now finding it, but i just wanted to tell you how much your story touched my heart, and since i have been dealing with the pains of fibromyalgia for more than a dozen years, i totally know what you are feeling.
My sister is terrible about remembering how much it hurts me when she hugs plus she loves to pat the back which is a huge NO NO for me since i have scoliosis and nerve damage and bulging discs which alone makes it painful for anyone to touch it, and the fibromyalgia just makes everything hyper-sensitive.
So your mention of 'Air Hugs' i loved the idea and i'm going to try and tell my sister that is how she needs to hug haha :) and then wait and see if she remembers.
Thanks.
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You have been the first person to encapsulate this concept for me in a way that drew tears from my eyes. For me, touch is completely necessary as I am a Massage Therapist. I have a few clients that have fibromialgia, and--G-d Bless them--they are some of the kindest souls I have ever seen.
I truly thank you for telling your story here. It meant a lot to me. Now I need a tissue.
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