We always think about the person we used to be before our chronic illnesses. It is incredibly difficult and we still don’t know how to process it

Truth be told we will always mourn our “old healthy” lives before we became ill. It comes in waves and that’s okay. Finding things that bring you happiness and ways to enjoy your current life. I know it’s difficult

I struggle with this one a lot. As a perfectionist who has unrealistic expectations of themselves, it’s been hard for me to come to terms with the fact that I can do less than I used to. I find the grief sneaking up on me some days. I don’t know which is more isolating, the pain or the grief.

I could not agree more. My therapist says that I need to set expectations and expect less of myself but that is so much easier said than done. It is even more frustrating having an invisible illness and everyone questing whether it’s “all in my head”. So exhausting and hopeless. Helps to know I’m not in it alone. Stay strong you guys