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So often, recovery is framed as “getting back to normal.”
But for those living with chronic illness, that kind of normal may no longer exist.
And that’s not failure—that’s reality.

Real recovery means redefining success

“I don’t need advice—I just need someone to hear me.”

When you're grieving with chronic illness, what helps the most often isn't a solution—it's being seen.
Not fixed.
Not coached.
Just witnessed.

Too often, we’r

"Sorry I’m late."
"Sorry I had to cancel."
"Sorry I need to rest."

If you live with chronic illness, you’ve probably found yourself apologizing… a lot. But here’s the thing: your illness didn&rs

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the body—it changes how you see yourself.
You might feel like you're constantly reinventing what it means to be you.

You grieve who you were.
You adapt to what your body can or can’t do.
And some