In September 2009 I wrote this contract to my back. I have honored it, and as it turns out my beautiful back didn’t need to sliced up by a big bulldog of a man afterall.
Dear Back
There have been times in our relationship where I have taken you for granted. I have subjected you to relentless hours holding me up over a stove and work bench. I have rested on you when we should have been exercising. I have relied on you (because you are so trust worthy) to do a lot of jobs my abdominal muscles should have been doing. You have stood by me the whole time, only letting out small whimpers every now and then which I have very cruelly ignored.
My dearest most lovely back, I am so sorry for not helping you sooner. You are my biggest asset and I certainly never ever wanted to take advantage of you. Finally I am listening and I hear you. You need help; you can’t carry this entire burden on your own any more. And no one expects you too. I have relied on you for so long that everyone else around you has become a little lazy. Unfortunately it will take them a while to get up to speed, you do one hell of a job and they are big shoes to fill. If you will forgive me and help all the other muscles start pulling their weight.
So back I would like to offer you a contract of my loyalty to you, and my promise to take better care of you on the future. These are the ways I intend on making this up to you: firstly I know that you do not like needles but I also know that you are experiencing a lot of pressure back there. On Tuesday I am going to get an injection which will allow a lot of that tension to ease. It will be like a tango though I will get my body there and make it as stress free as possible for you , you just have to lay there and enjoy the numbing sensation and release of all that pressure. After we are slightly less debilitated by pain and sleep deprivation I will be able to start rewarding you.
The first step will be in the beautiful relaxing environment of the pool. I will stay in there for as long as you like and we will only do lovely cooling exercises to make you feel comfortable. As I begin to improve I will start to increase the exercises we do. Over time I intend to treat you to yoga, pilates and aqua aerobics. Although this will be an enjoyable time for you, you can relax because I will be teaching all the other muscles to pick up on all the extra duties you do. I promise I will not burn you under the suns harmful rays. And I solemnly swear that I will not wear stiletto heels (unless I am going somewhere we will be sitting down, then it’s ok. right?)
I love you with all my heart back and I offer my sincerest apologies for contorting you into this horrible horrible mess. Please forgive me and please fight this battle with me. You are immensely strong and I need you on my side. Lets do this together and I swear I will never let you down again.
Thank you so much back I can not wait for this next exciting journey in my life. I need you, I love you I will make things better!!!
Kisses
Ali x
