Joined at the Joints Quotes

“No matter how many posters in the locker room claim hard work pays off, or how many motivational speakers say you can do anything you put your mind to, sometimes you just can’t.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“You good?” Grant asks quietly. “Just tired,” I whisper back. He huffs, and I feel the heat of his breath on the shell of my ear. “Just tired is chronically ill for no.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“There’s nothing in the world like a bad pain day to make me feel discouraged: worthless, lifeless, as if my body and mind are completely out of my control. “I know why you feel that way. I feel that way sometimes, too. Whether you can take care of anyone else, or take care of yourself, or walk, or talk, or anything, you are worth something.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“Just a rough day. It’s a classic chronic illness excuse for naps, canceled plans, and other general disappointments.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“And everyone’s healthy. They’re running down the halls or doing backflips in the grass. It’s annoying to be around. This is why I have sick friends, because healthy people are annoying.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“I have an autoimmune disease because the only thing strong enough to kick my ass is me.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“Getting older means progressing through life, and I find that hard to celebrate, not when what most consider to be the prime of my life is filled with pain, and I know that pain will only get worse.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“Being sick is no joke, Ivy. The way everyone looks at you like you don’t belong—like a cross between pity and discomfort. You and I both know that can happen even in a doctor’s office. Then, all the talking! Your old doctor knew everything, and now you have to repeat it all to some stranger who is supposedly going to take care of your disease forever.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“I’m more tired, achier. My brain doesn’t work like it used to. I have to worry about medication and doctor’s appointments and side effects and disease progression.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints

“Just tired,” I say in response. It’s not not true. I have an autoimmune disease. I’m always tired.”
― Marissa Eller, Joined at the Joints