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Why Do I Always Have To Be Strong
Who you are, internally and externally, is beautiful and worthy of respect and kindness. My identity and experiences deserves room to be vulnerable. There are so many cultural, societal, and generational beliefs that’s tell people to be strong all the time, especially when it comes to mental health. Sometimes, it makes me feel not worthy…
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Experience with an Unknown Chronic Illness
As I lay here at 5:41 am, I think about how much I try to take care of my health. From my late 20’s until now, I have experienced unexplained chronic pain. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in December of 2017. However, on top of that, by the time I hit my early 30’s…
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Big Dreams with Someone with Fibromyalgia
Many of us (including myself) living with chronic illness have big dreams that we’ve downsized due to our health challenges. For instance, you might dream of being a dancer but convince yourself it’s impossible because of the mental and physical demands. Instead, you settle for smaller goals that require just as much effort. This leads…
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Living With Chronic Illness As A Small Business Owner and Graphic Designer
Accepting that living with a chronic illness means I actually have unique challenges that require a tailored approach, forgiving yourself, and adopting a supportive mindset that allows me to navigate my small business with more compassion and less stress. It’s essential for sustainable success. However, I sometimes beat myself up and not give myself grace.…
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If My Pain Could Speak
If my pain could speakIt would tell you what I seekIt will state my constant stressAnd how my anxiety is a messIt will say that I’m unable to show my painBut the multiple spasmsKnows no limitsIf the pain could speakNo one can understandLet alone believe meIt will state it doesn’t want to breathIt doesn’t want…