The alarm rings, but it's the next step you dread. Sitting on the edge of the bed, you feel that grinding stiffness in your knees. You have to grip the nightstand, brace yourself, and push through the sharp ache just to stand up.
You are at the store, staring at a bottom-shelf item. As you try an awkward, stiff bend, you feel the eyes of another shopper on you. A hot flash of embarrassment washes over your face as you look for something to hold onto.
