LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS • I used to do everything I could to hide being sick. I would make myself unavailable constantly & offer lame excuses as to why I couldn’t attend an event or had to cancel a plan.
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I was afraid to carry the stigma of being “that sick girl” or looking weak in any way.
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When I really started to look at WHY I was feeling this way, I was simply scared of the judgement. Of the stories I had created. Of not being “normal” (whatever that is).
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These days I know my health journey has been one of my biggest blessings. It taught me a million lessons in a short lifetime. And when I finally opened up and allowed myself to be vulnerable, I built friendships that feel more like family, and found my purpose on this planet.
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Now, I embrace each step of this journey because it has made me who I am today.
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I listen to my body and rest when I need to.
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I create healthy boundaries within my relationships.
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I am vocal with my needs.
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Wherever you are in your healing journey, that is absolutely where you need to be. Give yourself grace, time, patience & know, your struggles will become your greatest superpower.
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