affliction

My condition seemed to echo the larger affliction overtaking the land, a reminder of the profound toll that tumultuous times exact upon both body and spirit.

Or a person with this affliction will just make words up to fill in the gaps.

Or so they think, until they come across a support group of “listeners” who may hold the key to understanding their affliction, if it’s to be seen an an affliction at all.

It’s so tempting to curse this rare affliction that can leave anyone in its clutches feeling helpless.

That, and having a sweet tooth — a shared affliction with this writer.