05/01/2026
Well..the universe apparently didn't like that story...
A few weeks ago I told you about our universe problem. You know β the kind that makes you want to watch Ryan Gosling float through space solving an impossible problem just so you feel less alone in yours.
We even went to see The Hail Mary Project for a little stress relief.
Walked out to the car.
Low tire.
The universe was not amused.
Well. Our universe problem is finally coming to a close. We had a three-hour drive to a meeting that would put this thing to rest. I walked out to the car at 7am.
Dressed up. Ready. Optimistic.
Tire had been fine since the movie incident...but the universe didn't like the joke I made so guess what?
Same flat tire. Same universe problem. Like they're linked.
I drove to the gas station to air up. Beer truck parked directly in front of the air pump.
I am not making this up.
For one brief, shining moment I considered breaking and entering might be in my future, but the universe already has it out for me.
Getting caught with a stolen open beer just wasn't on my agenda for that day.
Instead I waited. Aired up the tire. Made it to the meeting.
Here's what I know about Hashimoto's:
The obstacles don't stop coming. The tire goes low again. The beer truck shows up. The universe keeps testing your commitment to your own health.
But persistence β quiet, unglamorous, dressed-up-at-7am persistence β is what actually moves the needle.
Not perfection. Not the perfect protocol or the perfect morning.
Just showing up anyway. Even when the beer truck is in the way.
πΏ Come tell me your latest universe problem in my Private Facebook Group: Thyroid and Hashimoto's support group for Women with Lisa St Ledger. You'll fit right in. https://www.facebook.com/groups/resolvehashimotos