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Learning to say no was one of the hardest things chronic illness taught me. But it was also one of the most freeing. Protecting your energy isn't selfish, it's survival.

#Spoonie #ChronicIllness #Pacing

Some days the hardest part is explaining to people why you look fine but feel terrible. You're not making it up. Your symptoms are real, your fatigue is real, and you deserve support.

#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #Spoonie

'“I must have been pretty #badass in my previous life to accrue this much bad #karma.' — Sheryl Chan” — Sometimes I think to myself, I must have been some mafia boss in my previous life to end up this ill in this one 🤣 buff.ly/e9RBgjX

#MondayBlogs #ChronicIllness #humor #ChronicPain #spoonie

Frogs and Toads looking for homes!
#spoonie #yarnpunk #frog #toad #crochet

Leave a 🥇 in the comments if patience is your hidden Olympic sport. #Spoonie

Some days, the world felt too loud. Bright lights, noise, strong smells, and busy spaces could intensify symptoms. Choosing quiet and stepping away wasn’t weakness. It was self-care💜

#Fibromyalgia #MECFS #ChronicIllness #Spoonie

CW: #mortality
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"Dear #death, I used to be afraid of you. You have no mercy, but I’d beg regardless. I would tell you that I was too young to die with tears in my eyes, but you do not discriminate.": buff.ly/LwUp8eU

#YoungAdult #NEisVoid #ChronicPain #disability #InvisibleIllness #human #spoonie

“When you’re living with #POTS - gravity is NOT your friend. Our bodies do not function properly when upright. As a result - most of us feel our best when we’re horizontal": buff.ly/nVZz8Ge

by @Broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
#dysautonomia #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #spoonie #NEisVoid #disabled

Selective empathy and spoonie blaming is a VERY dangerous kind of ableism. It enables abusive dynamics to persist and has a body count.

#ableism #abuse #chronicillness #disability #spoonie

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