No Enjoyment from a Simple Glass of Wine

I longingly remember the days when my husband and I would enjoy a glass of wine, or local wine tastings, or visiting wineries. No more.

Last weekend my husband bought a bottle of wine sure to please my sweet-leaning palate. Yum. We were hanging out with a plate of crackers and cheese and one glass of wine. It tasted wonderful. It was fun. It was simple enjoyment.

20 minutes later and I was sound asleep. The room had been spinning and I couldn't move. Can't a girl get a break and one evening of enjoyment? Not me. I take an opiate pain killer to reduce the chronic pain from my broken back. I would never drink much and certainly not in a public situation, but I just thought I could get by during a simple evening at home with my husband. Not anymore. Not even one small glass of wine is OK these days.

I know, it's not the end of the world and there are plenty of other things to enjoy. I know I'm whining. Sometimes I just have to say it. Living with pain is no fun! OK, I'm over it and ready to move on and enjoy the day -- without the wine or whine!