Description
This listing is for an Awarness bracelet, for ‘Spoonies’, although often associated with fibromyalgia, lupus, CFS, ME and other chronic conditions, a ‘spoonie’ is representative of anybody suffering with a debilitating chronic illness.
The term ‘Spoonie’ refers to the ‘Spoon Theory’* an explanation to help others understand how living with a chronic condition can affect a sufferer.
Awareness Ribbons, a commonly seen 21st Century phenomenon, were created to increase general public awareness of a particular illness, disability or condition, and to gather support for its sufferers.
It is a simple way to show your support for a specific cause, or perhaps even to indicate that you are suffering from that particular condition yourself.
Every day, new coloured ribbons are added to the growing list of internationally recognised conditions, and have often become synonymous with the condition itself eg the pink ribbon which denotes breast cancer awareness.
This Spoonie Awareness bracelet is made from faux suede, and is available in a range of colours to represent the condition you suffer. Please select your chosen colour or colour combination from the menu.
The bracelet is made to fit an average female wrist, it is fully adjustable with an extension chain. If you would like it considerably smaller or larger, it can be made in any size, just let me know the size you require by contacting me via the ‘Message to Seller’ option.
The suede band attaches to an infinity symbol, to represent the universality of chronic illness, and to emphasise that this condition is something that affects the sufferer each minute of each hour of each and every day. Alternatively, you can choose to replace the infinity symbol with an affirmation ring with the word STRENGTH stamped on it, to represent the fight that sufferers battle through on a daily basis, see listing photo for examples of these different options.
Finally, the spoonie charm* is added as a finishing touch.
Or you can choose an enamelled awareness ribbon, a plain silver awareness ribbon, a silver ‘hope’ ribbon.
Please choose your preferences from the drop down menu, and select your charm.
** Every item in my shop is custom made to order, exactly to your requirements. Please be aware that this means an order can take up to 10-14 days to create, before shipping. **
I also offer a ‘Spoonie Warrior’ pendant or handbag charm,
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/270890622/spoonie-warrior-pendant-necklace-or?ref=shop_home_active_20
* read about the Spoon Theory here
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory-written-by-christine-miserandino/