Rare Disease

Without suffering, there is no happiness.
We tend to reject pain as if it’s something wrong, something to escape.
But what if it’s not something to escape, what if it’s something to embrace?

Every difficult emotion you’ve ever felt has shaped your capacity to feel joy, to understand others, to love more deeply.
Suffering softens us. It teaches compassion. It makes us human.

You don’t have to run from it.
You don’t have to fix it right away.
Just hold it with tenderness, like you would hold someone you love who’s hurting.

When you can cradle your own suffering with gentleness instead of judgment, something powerful happens.
You begin to heal.

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer

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~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

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Happy Friday, Mighty friends! 💙

We’re approaching the middle of the month, and we’re curious how these past few weeks have been treating you.

Drop three or more emojis in the comments to share your December with us!

💫 The end of the year and the holiday season can be rough for many of us, so we’re sending extra love and Mighty hugs your way!

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Great advocacy doesn’t just follow one template — it can look like a lot of things depending on a person’s skills, talents, qualities, and what organizations, causes, or conditions they’re advocating for.

These skills and qualities can include being a good listener and speaker, being empathetic, caring, and compassionate, and knowing when to stand up for yourself or someone else.

What do you think makes a good advocate? Which of those skills are you good at? What do you think you need to work on?

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Emotions are not meant to be controlled or contained. They are meant to flow. The more you try to hold on to happiness, the more it slips away. The more you resist sadness, the stronger it becomes. Peace begins when you stop fighting the natural rhythm of your emotions. Let yourself feel everything — joy, sadness, calm, fear — and then let it move through you. That is how healing happens.

What emotion have you been holding on to lately? 👇

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks and Mighty staffer @carla1234 were chatting recently when the topic of creativity came up. It immediately made @sparklywartanks light up with passion and excitement — she realized she hadn’t openly talked about her favorite topic in a long time. Getting the chance to express herself in that way completely made her day.

Talking about the things that matter to us is important, and being able to share those thoughts with people who support and listen helps us feel heard, seen, confident, and empowered.

Whether it’s related to a hobby, your health, a special interest, or something you’re currently navigating or learning, what’s a topic you wish more people would ask you about? Why is that topic important to you?

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Parenting is hard work that takes effort, patience, and a lot of energy — and doing it while managing a chronic illness adds an extra layer of challenges that often requires additional compassion and support.

What advice, tips, or encouraging words would you share about parenting with a chronic illness?

📖 Need a Mighty read? Check out today’s Story of the Week for more tips and insight:
4 Guilt-Free Tips for Parenting With a Chronic Illness

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#Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD #CheckInWithMe

Hearing the success stories of others who stood up for themselves can be really comforting and motivating — especially if we’re trying to gather the courage to do it ourselves!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she felt really good after setting intentional boundaries around how much she planned to work and volunteer — and then clearly communicating those boundaries to others. Doing so made her feel empowered and more in control of her time and energy.

Feel free to share your own story below! ⬇️

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie