from the editor
When I was 13 years old, I was diagnosed with the back condition scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine, and was told I’d need to wear a back brace for the next two years. It was the first major medical issue I’d had, and to my teenage mind, it meant my life was over. It wasn’t, of course, but having scoliosis did change some things. My doctor told me the important thing was to “know my limits” (well, that and no sustained lifting, but the idea of acknowledging my limitations was my favorite takeaway). It turns out learning to understand my limits was pretty good life advice in general. How many of us struggle with things like stress and burnout because we push ourselves too hard and take on…
