#SoreButShowingUp

[cloudycheer]

Back to Work… and Still a Little Cloudy

Today, I dragged my sore, tired self back to work. Let’s just say, I wasn’t exactly sparkling with cheer—more like a grumpy little raincloud trying its best to float through the day.

Every move hurt. Every stretch, every shuffle in my chair sent a wince across my face. It made the hours feel longer than usual. My bosses? Well, they knew I had the biopsy on Tuesday and that I was home yesterday recovering. But no one asked, “Are you okay?” Not a word.

Part of me tries not to let it sting. They don’t owe me anything. I’ve only been here three months. Maybe I should just be thankful they let me head off to appointments without fuss. Still… it would have been nice to feel seen.

The highlight? Finally having that first shower in two days. Oh, how good it felt to rinse off the ache and heaviness, even if just for a moment. For now, that’s my little silver lining.

—Cloudy Cheer 🌧🚿