#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

First things first: It’s impactful, powerful, and brave to share what you’ve experienced in your life. But here’s the next question on our minds: Are you telling your story in a way that’s resonating the way you want? Has your audience grasped what you’ve shared and taken in the message you want to convey?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wants people to understand the importance of self-care, support, and community in moments of isolation and crisis.

What takeaway do you want others to walk away with when it comes to your story?

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Living with a health condition like lupus can be frustrating and unpredictable. When symptoms become more frequent — even unbearable — you might struggle to get out of bed, cancel plans, or miss work. That's often when you decide you need a little extra support through treatment.

So tell us: what's the symptom that's hardest to manage, understand, or navigate right now, and what have you tried so far to relieve it?

Check in with us below!

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I was scrolling through topics we've reflected on and shared here in The Mighty, and so many got me thinking, especially the ones my thoughts have shifted on over the years. Power, and regaining my sense of autonomy and control, is one of them.

So many factors shape what power dynamics look like in our lives: in the workplace, in public, in our immediate environments and homes, in socio-economic status and resource awareness, and of course in health care.

For me, it's being the eldest daughter in my family and my perception of that role, as well as being a worker and managing my energy in daily life. So much of how I function comes down to my proximity to others and where I fit in other people's lives, but I want to be my own person, do what I want, and exist on my own terms. It's been a challenging year figuring this out.

How about you?

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Sharing your story can make you feel a lot of things — overwhelmed, intimidated, liberated, and/or rewarded depending on where you are in your health or recovery journey. It can also feel like all the adjectives above at once.

Everyone has different levels of comfort and needs in times of vulnerability, and both parties can benefit from the telling or receiving of what you have to say.

When you are sharing your story, what do you need from the person or audience that’s listening to you? What would help you to feel safe and comfortable?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says when she shares her story, she needs the audience to listen quietly and empathetically — and not try to interject. She feels most safe when she has the space to think through what she’s saying and finish sharing her thoughts thoroughly.

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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To get started, feel free to check out these two posts to learn more about how to make the most out of your Mighty experience:
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How can you get the most out of your experience on The Mighty?

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