Feb 7
Chronic illness has asked me to relearn my body, my pace, and my expectations.
I find hope in the idea that I’m in a “during” phase — that my old self isn’t gone, and my current self isn’t a finished product.
If you’re there too, you’re welcome to linger.
#chronic illness#chronically ill#chronic fatigue#chronic pain#disability#autoimmune#mecfs#fibromyalgia#dysautonomia#gastroparesis#crohn's disease#arthritis#rheumatoid arthritis#lupus#mast cell activation syndrome#mcas#disabled#reflection#personal essay#healing journey#healing#learning to rest#stick around if you’d like :)#chronicallywilled