Fix by J. Mann (highly illogical behavior .TXT) 📕

society saw me from how I saw myself. I still struggle with this as an adult.

Also, like Eve, acute and chronic pain have been a part of my life. Relieving pain is complex and often includes pain medication (such as opioids), which can be addictive. Balancing pain and the risks presented by opioids is a constant battle. Sadly, part of this battle is dealing with the social disapproval of substance dependence. There are, however, people out there who not only understand but can help.

Resources for Information on Addiction and Chronic Pain

NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)—https://www.drugabuse.gov/

NIDA for Teens—https://teens.drugabuse.gov/

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)—https://www.samhsa.gov/

NIH (National Institutes of Health)—https://www.nih.gov/

AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)—https://www.ahrq.gov/

Living disabled can be challenging, but it’s one of my favorite parts of being me. It has helped to form who I am and how I move through the world.

Acknowledgments

Among the avalanche of advice my great-grandmother Rachel Benson gave me was that all thank-you notes should be written in cursive. I’ve been attempting to follow her advice all my life, even if a bunch of it has gotten me in some pretty hot water over the years. My nana was a self-proclaimed pot stirrer, but she was also one of the smartest and kindest people ever. Lucky for me, I am a magnet for smart, kind people. Without the help and advice of these wonderful folks, Fix would not exist. Eve, Lidia, and I owe you all our sincere thanks!

Patricia Alvarado

Sarah Cassell

Leslie Caulfield

Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

Marisa Finkelstein

Karina Granda

Alexandra Hightower

Maria Hykin

Amanda Jenkins

Adrienne Kisner

Alaina Lavoie

Cara Liebowitz

Luz Maldonado

M. K. Murphy

Christie Michel

Hannah Milton

Kerry Sparks

Victoria Stapleton

Chandra Wohleber

Lisa Yoskowitz

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J. ALBERT MANN is the author of Scar: A Revolutionary War Tale, What Every Girl Should Know, The Degenerates, and Fix, among other novels. She has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She invites you to visit her online at jalbertmann.com.