For years, sports and fishing were my refuge, my way to express deep emotions and connect with nature. Recently, however, that solace began to fade. I started experiencing discomfort in my hands—first a dull ache, then increasing stiffness. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself participating less, retreating into a heavy silence.
When I learned from the doctor that I had Dupuytren's Contracture, I felt a crushing weight. The thought of needing surgery filled me with dread. I worried about losing my ability to play sports and fish, two passions that brought me joy and connection.
Now, as I await further decisions about treatment, I turn to my friends for support, finding strength in their encouragement. I cling to hope, recognizing that this journey could lead me back to the activities I love. Though uncertainty looms, I resolve to face the future, believing that even in silence, my love for sports and fishing will endure.