I did everything right, followed all doctor advice. But sometimes, nothing works.
That doesn't mean YOU failed, no matter what society believes. You don't need to just "try harder." You DID try. You tried everything, & that's enough ❤️
#Disability #ChronicIllness
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The Inconveniences I Didn't Know I'd Miss
How chronic illness reframes everything—including the things I used to complain about.
One of the hardest parts of chronic illness is that you can do everything “right” & still have a setback.
You can rest, eat healthy, manage stress & take all your meds & still have a horrible flare.
The loss of control is painful, and a big part of why folks are afraid of people with disabilities