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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When is the perfect time to make a good decision? After the mail is opened, bills paid, inbox empty, dishes washed, toenails painted? After Brad Pitt knocks on my door to let me know what Angelina is tiresome with her “Let’s save the world” chatter and that he’s always liked short girls? Nope. It is 11 p.m. I have not exercised today and I’m feeling guilty about it. I’ve been waiting for the right moment to get my butt up and move, but this magical moment has not yet arrived. ...
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