© Shelley Steinle, illustrator.

A year ago I lost my purr.

At the time, I didn’t think of it that way. I was suffering the side effects of a concussion. All summer long I’d been unable to enjoy the activities that helped me feel fulfilled.

• Limited screen time, which meant little to no computer/TV/Kindle/phone usage.
• Reading was difficult because of eye strain and blur.
• I mean, really, even thinking was a chore.

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