IllnessSample story
A body I had to relearn
by First name only
What happened?
I was diagnosed with a long-term condition that changed how much energy I have and what I can do in a day.
What was the hardest part?
Grieving the version of me who could just say yes to things.
What actually helped?
Learning to pace myself, and finding a few people online who had the same condition and got it without me explaining.
What didn't help?
Comparing myself to how I used to be, every single day.
What do you know now that you wish you'd known then?
Rest isn't failing. I needed someone to tell me that much earlier.
What happened next?
My days are smaller and slower. But there's still a lot of good in them, and I notice it more now.