“I don’t think I am made for this world. I don’t fit. I’m not the right flavour of person.”
So, I’m Autistic
Tag: chronic fatigue
Strength Fatigue
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.
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.
You’re Doing Better Than You Think, I Promise
‘You are meaner than your demons, colder than your pain and braver than your last thought.’
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. One year ago, a girl of twenty-two slept … Continue reading // This Girl //
The Girl That Was Before
The Girl That Was Before Four Years Ago - Age 19 It was 2013 and the lights were flickering too fast for my liking and everywhere smelled of the 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
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
