Coming out of the chronic illness closet
Are you still in the closet about your illness? Do you go to great lengths to hide your illness from family and friends, coworkers, random people on the street? How does it feel to hide an immutable part of you? Most of us with chronic illness have debated and/or practiced the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy regarding our illness. While it might make sense not to reveal your entire medical history to someone you just met or even your employer, I want you to examine your logic in who you...
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One of the most compelling stories to come out of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was that of swimmer Dara Torres. 41-year-old Torres won two silver medals in swimming, beating out women half her age. Her resilience and persistence are remarkable given that she gave birth only two years prior to the Games. Her experience in prior Games definitely helped her, but it was her unflappable work ethic and belief in herself that made all the difference. Her story serves as an inspiration to millions of...
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