I've spent the last day and a half on crutches to rest my hip in an attempt to get the pain under control and avoid surgery. I've never needed crutches for any injury before so there has been a steep learning curve. I'm trying to remain positive in the face of difficulty by reminding myself of the good sides: my hip doesn't hurt as much as yesterday; also, this experience is good research for if/when I write a character who uses crutches.
