Shaula EvansJun 11, 2023

If you see people on Mastodon talking about "spoons" in a way that doesn't seem to make sense, they are probably making a reference to "Spoon Theory," a great analogy for limited & unpredictable personal resources.

Here's the original Spoons essay that started it all, which is well worth a quick moment to read.

https://web.archive.org/web/20191117210039/https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

#Spoons #SpoonTheory #DisabilityMastodon #Etymology #LongCovid

The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino - But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness

Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino’s personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness or disability. Click HERE to download “The Spoon Theory” in PDF format. The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino www.butyoudontlooksick.com My best friend and I were in the diner, talking. As usual, it was very …

But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness
Show threadPauline von HellermannJun 11, 2023
@ShaulaEvans thank you for this.i had seen it a few times without it registering properly - very glad to have read the essay now. Just wondering, is it also used for people who might not have disabilities themselves but who have caring responsibilties for others, and who also have to spoon their time and resources more than those without those responsibilities?
Show threadcytokine_storm
@pvonhellermannn @ShaulaEvans it's for anyone lacking resources really. My resources might be limited by my fickle brain, and yours by your responsibilities. But we both have the same problem.
Jun 11, 2023 at 10:16amWeb