Breaking Free From the 'Cage' of Chronic Illness
It is a fine line we walk when living with a chronic illness.
If we are not careful we can become defined as the girl or guy with lupus or multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis or a rare disease, etc.
We are so much more than our disease. It’s OK to show others our strength of character, our funny side, our happy side, our lighter side, our talents. It’s OK to share our hopes and our dreams for the future.
Don’t let your disease cage you. It has taken so much already, don’t let it take more than necessary.
We have all given up a lot because of our diseases; we haven’t had a choice, but don’t lose yourself to it. Remember the things you love to do, the things that make your soul happy.
If your chronic illness has been overwhelming you and extinguishing more of your life than you want it to, think of ways to reconnect with who you really are.
Let your true colors shine through, over and above your chronic illness.
Follow this journey on My Medical Musings.
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Sam retired early, from a successful Executive Management Career in financial services, due to chronic disease. She has a rare disabling bone disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and a permanent colostomy. “When health gets complex, I’ve come to realise it is really important to find others who are also battling multiple issues, to share the never-ending complexities that arise”. As Sam’s disabilities progressed she started a blog called, My Medical Musings. She also set up an online support forum for anyone wanting the hand of friendship as they journey an often lonely and difficult path living with the effects of chronic disease. “Both my blog, My Medical Musings and online support group, Medical Musings with Friends, are a place to laugh, cry, share and vent together”. Sam is a member of the Chronic Illness Bloggers Network and she is passionate about promoting and supporting other chronic illness bloggers. You can follow more of Sam’s story at her blog "My Medical Musings" https://mymedmusings.com/ She is also author of the book: "My Medical Musings, A Story of Love, Laughter, Faith and Hope; Living with a Rare Disease. More details about the book can be found on Sam's blog.
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