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Hey Stevie, I’m so sorry about your back and now your guitars. I hope youre on the mend physically. I have chronic pinched nerves in my lower back, and I have to have epidurals to help maintain a semblance of a functional life.
What happened to the guitars? Just think of it as bean a temporary setback. Unfortunately, these do happen because life happens, and it could be very disappointing, which I completely understand but there is always something you can do, even if you don’t have an instrument, you could fret board wizard. Or read up on theory or an autobiography of a player you admire; some other manner on theory; practice your finger style; wjust with your right hand; you can listen to music that you want to play and save it. I do that all the time. So I have a whole folder. Basically, songs that I wanna learn. You can organize your Music area. I just did that in my guitar room. I haven’t been able to play since the beginning of October because of a broken wrist and PTSD trauma to my hand from a fall and I’ve had 2 surgeries, and now the threat of a 3rd. I guarantee I an staying immersed in one way or another, and I’m fighting the disappoint, fear, and the little voice telling me I’m not going to be a good player, so just hang my hat up. But, I love playing and singing, and who cares how good I am. I play for me and a few select friends, and I will be playing again soon. It is my motivation to get better to
Stevie, just know that you’re not aloĥe. There are many of us who can feel for what you’re going through. I know that not being able to play guitar must be very disappointing and torturous to you, because you like to maintain a daily relationship with your guitars. Just hang in there, and remember this is just temporary. You have a great attitude, so I’m sure that will help you get through this good luck.