#Showyourstripes on #RareDiseaseDay2021
When it comes to illness.. it’s not Always black and white 🦓.
It is finally #RareDisease day. !
I made it rare disease week oh my social media . And considering #RareDisease week to be the COOLEST idea I’ve ever had . Because the rare disease community has taught me SOO much.
Seriously to those who have commented and shared there stories with me this week .
Thank you ❤️ thank you so freaking much .
Through the years I’ve shared my story , and my life with rare disease .
And I can’t tell you how much it changed my life,
When I found this Incredible community and learned I wasn’t alone .
I’m constantly bolstered by the strength , courage. Determination , support, and love in the chronic illness and rare disease community
You all through the great things you do.
Remind me , though my body may be broken .
I am capable of great things ❤️:
As the 1 year anniversary of COVID hits
And my 5 year anniversary of going to the Mayo Clinic
( you know where they litterally sent me home to die with the words “ we can’t help you.. enjoy what life and quality of life you have left “ )
And 4 year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis #dfsp
I’ve been reflecting on how rare disease ... and illness in general has changed my life , my path and I’m perspective
And at times my soul has ached thinking about who I could have been.
What I may loose to do my illness
But at moments .. so incredibly grateful for who I have become.
And what I have gained .
Because we are not the darkness. We are not the things that have broken us .. that have damaged us .
We are the light , that refused to stop shining . Despite of everything blowing against it.
Stay fighting , be strong. #careaboutrare and always #smileon🐷
#spoonie #Rare #RareDiseaseDay #nord #hope #itsinmygenes #chronicillness #chronicpain #faith #trust #perspective #mightytogether #Showyourstripes