Beautiful piece of writing. Got me thinking as this is something I also struggle with having a long term chronic illness which can take me out ‘before my time’ it ever there was one. Having said that I have 13 years under my belt with the illness and life has been very good to me, in spite of. But there’s that thing of it could be tomorrow that it takes you past the point of no return. So there’s that fine balancing act of living for now and also planning for what if it doesn’t happen for another 20 odd years. So grateful for this perspective.
Beautiful piece of writing. Got me thinking as this is something I also struggle with having a long term chronic illness which can take me out ‘before my time’ it ever there was one. Having said that I have 13 years under my belt with the illness and life has been very good to me, in spite of. But there’s that thing of it could be tomorrow that it takes you past the point of no return. So there’s that fine balancing act of living for now and also planning for what if it doesn’t happen for another 20 odd years. So grateful for this perspective.
Thank you for sharing this. It's such an interesting experience that is somehow almost impossible to describe, but those who get it truly get it.
I am sorry that you are living with a long term chronic illness, yet am equally happy to know that you are thriving despite it.
May we all remind ourselves and our loved ones of the preciousness of life often.
Ooooh I love this one! I love considering where we are on this spectrum and how it ripples through the other parts of our life. Thank you, Cecily!
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