Telling Your Chronic Illness Story
Whether or not to tell others your chronic illness story is a personal decision. There are specific things to keep in mind as you consider whether to tell your story and even how much to share.
Posts by Laurie Glass
Laurie Glass
Chronic Joy® Staff Writer
Laurie has a Master's Degree in Christian Counseling and is the author of Coping with ME/CFS. Many of her poems and articles have been published in print and online. She won the Open Medicine Foundation poetry contest in 2019. Laurie loves to use her gift of writing to encourage others. Her book is available on Amazon.
You Cannot Take Me
While we may lose a lot at the hands of a chronic illness, there are still things it cannot take from us. We can even thrive in new ways.
Practicing Gratitude Amid Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness, it may be easy to complain, focus on challenges, and ruminate on losses. Discover the power of gratitude.
Identifying and Letting Go of False Guilt
Actual guilt comes from wrongdoing, though, in the case of false guilt since I haven’t done anything wrong to deserve feeling this way. It occurs when you feel responsible, ashamed, or down on yourself for something you can’t control. False guilt can be draining and serves no useful purpose, so it’s essential to recognize it and find ways to let it go.
