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Jane Anderson's avatar

I have never heard of the Spoon Theory but I am intrigued. I shared your article with my sister and plan to discuss it with her when I see her in a couple weeks. She has lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart failure, and damaged lungs. She's on oxygen 100% of the time. I think she needs to know about spoon theory. I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing.

Serena Menken's avatar

I’m so glad it resonated for you, @Jane Anderson! It sounds like your sister is dealing with so much! I am glad you are there for her. Hugs!

Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage's avatar

I’ve never heard of “spoon theory,” but I believe thinking about life this way will deepen my compassion for those I know who have health challenges.

Serena Menken's avatar

I love that, @Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage! It’s doing the same for me.

Kate Morris's avatar

We use Spoon Theory in our house too! It’s great for our neurodivergent children. I recently wrote an article on my substack about how it can help neurodivergent people. It really helps to be able to track energy out and energy in - to be careful with “spoon” spending and to be purposeful with replenishment of “spoons”. It’s sparked some really enlightening conversations in our family and helped us plan things and manage energy better. 🙂

Serena Menken's avatar

That’s so cool, @Kate Morris! I’m excited to read your article and learn more about how you use it with neurodivergent kids. Thanks for sharing.

Ann Boyd's avatar

Beautiful, Serena! Thank you for sharing this. I am new to Spoon Theory but it makes so much sense.

Serena Menken's avatar

Thanks @Ann Boyd! I’m learning too!