Write Letters to Help You Cope with Chronic Illness
Writing is a helpful way to practice self-care. These are not letters to send to others, but letters to express your thoughts and feelings.
Writing is a helpful way to practice self-care. These are not letters to send to others, but letters to express your thoughts and feelings.
Without warning, a virus hit me with headaches, whole-body aches, and tiredness. Breath prayers helped me relax, surrendering to God's care.
The thing with Watching someone with a chronic illness is that there are no convenient “rest points.” When we push down our hurts or try to barge our way through them, we can often turn them into trauma. Stopping to heal is very important for caregivers.
Exercise can be difficult with chronic illness. Yet, whether small or large, easy movements will help you confront emotional vulnerability — always at the pace of grace.