I am always working on finding the right words to describe my chronic illness experience during the holidays. Chronic illness impacts so many aspects of my life.
At times, this can be difficult even for just me to manage — which can make having an honest dialogue with friends and family about my needs feel overwhelming.
Over the years, I’ve learned that on the other side of the discomfort I feel when vulnerably sharing the reality of my experience, I often find improved understanding and communication.
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