The truth is, I am not sure that I am very truthful in regards to my life, specifically my life with FND. It is not an aspect of my everyday life that I am comfortable talking about, and so I choose not to. Even when asked questions regarding my use of a crutch, I answer quickly and swiftly deflect the inquest that inevitably follows. The dreaded question, "How are you?" swiftly brushed off with a simple, "Fine." Even, when it...
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Feelings of vulnerability and fragility from being chronically ill become harbingers of shame and guilt. It seems strange to feel guilty for being ill; for something that we had no say in and have no control over. But despite this, both guilt and shame become another unexpected side effect of living with chronic illness. ...
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Sheryl from A Chronic Voice, as well as sharing her own stories and lessons with chronic illness. Sheryl is an excellent support to other bloggers and writers living with illness and chronic pain. One such way is through monthly link-up parties whereby bloggers and writers share their stories through given prompts. For January 2020, I will use the prompts to discuss the promise of a new year and new beginnings from the perspective of being still sick. As I sit here,...
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When diagnosed with a chronic illness, life is split by the before and after. Life now defined by the before and afters of life with a chronic illness....
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Living with a chronic illness often hinders you from going out, forced to stay inside and observe the fun of the outside world from our screens. As such, FOMO is not just a feeling but becomes a way of life. ...
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