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My night vs day look! On a serious note, this is the reality of a chronic illness. This is the difference between what I let you see and what I don’t. This is the smile and full face of make-up that hides how much pain I’m in vs the absolute exhaustion of having to pretend I’m okay all day. Recently I’ve been the one of the left a hell of a lot, but because I am also capable of being the one on the right, I’ve been met with cynicism and doubtfulness and that isn’t fair. Please remember that people who are ill don’t have to be a walking poster board for their illness. My illness doesn’t define me and I refuse to hide behind it. If you are feeling the need to question someone else’s life then there must be something missing in yours. Maybe take a look at yourself instead of the person you’re berating. Let’s just let each other BE. Now let’s all hold hands in a circle and sing Kum ba yah! #chronicpain #chronicpainawareness #chronicpain #letstalk #breakthestigma #thiswomancan #iamenough #painwarrior #chronicillnessawareness #fibromyalgia #myalgicencephalomyelitis #hypermobility #theunchargeables #unfiltered #igotthis #kumbayah #dailymantra #ouch
You see Susan, it's not as easy as reading a inspiring quote and eating some kale nor is it as easy as having a "positive" attitude when you roll out of bed every morning.
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The expectation of having to be positive all the time is an unrealistic and unfair to have on anyone. It's like telling someone they can't be sad when things are tough or they can't cry when life hurts. People need to be able feel what they are going through and be able to talk about it without people saying they are "Negative Nancy"
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Who can relate PS Your value is not based on how much you get done on some list. Be kind to yourself! #Repost @chronicillnesshumor
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