Being constantly strong, putting on a brave face and 'pulling it together' is a gift to those around you, never to yourself. We aim to make those around us as comfortable as possible, to inconvenience them as little as possible with our pain.
Tag: chronic fatigue
Finding Your Why – Be Passionate About Living
Give yourself to respect to acknowledge not what you are doing, but what you are being. "I think your life will be special," He told me. When I raised my eyebrows with no shortage of skepticism, he smiled a very genuine kind of smile. "Yes, I do. Because you've already got your why."
For a Friend Who has Forgotten Their Magic
Yet here is what I can do; I can remind them that they are magic to every life they touch. This is a shout of love into the void of pain, reminding you, my beloved friend, that to feel alone is but an illusion. You will never stand alone, you always have me. I will be your fortitude, your crutch and your cheerleader whenever the need arises. I cannot solve your problems, but I will ensure that you do not face them alone.
Youโre Doing Better Than You Think, I Promise
โYou are meaner than your demons, colder than your pain and braver than your last thought.โ
Chronic Past
I don't remember the first time I thought that I would die from this sickness. But I do remember the first time I hoped I would.
// This Girl //
// This Girl // One decade ago, a girl of thirteen played with the silver band around her wrist. A friendship knot design. There is a lot to be learned at thirteen and perhaps sometimes, too much. But this girl was excited. This girl was ready.ย One year ago, a girl of twenty-two slept … Continue reading // This Girl //
The Girl That Was Before ย
The Girl That Was Beforeย Four Years Ago - Age 19ย It was 2013 and the lights were flickering too fast for my liking and everywhere smelled of the ย closeness of warm bodies. Sweat and warmth. In the nightclub light, we all glimmered. The music that played was a repetitive, lyricless beat but still everyone … Continue reading The Girl That Was Before ย
Defining Myself As Infinite
Defining Myself As Infinite Hello guys, As always, it's Jen here. As is typical for me, I recently caught myself in a highly surreal moment. Generally speaking, I am particularly good at catching myself in a moment I ought to remember for one reason or another. Rarely though, does this moment arrive when I am … Continue reading Defining Myself As Infinite