Love and support for autoimmune warriors…
Yes, I live with autoimmune disease.
No, I do not want your pity…
but your love and support would be fabulous.
Every single day…
I read comments, DMs, and emails from you, my fellow autoimmune warriors.
You open up your heart to me.
You share your pain and heartache.
You share your victories and triumphs.
You share the lessons you’ve learned and the ways you’ve grown.
Words cannot express how honored I am to read your story, thoughts, and insight.
Sometimes I cry with you.
When I do, I am tempted to respond to you “I am sorry…”
but I stop myself when I remember…
as much as I share the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to living well with autoimmune disease,
pity is the ???? thing I want.
And I know pity is the last thing you want.
I do not want anyone feeling sorry for me.
And I know you do not want anyone feeling sorry for you.
I am ??? a victim.
And I know you know you are not a victim.
I am a crazy strong woman.
And I know you are crazy strong.
So, if I don’t want pity, why do I share?
And why do you share?
Because we are ???????? ??,
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???????? ????? for others to learn to find joy and live well with chronic illness,
and
?????? ??? ??? for those at their rock bottom who are in the fight of their life, trying to find wellness.
This has ???? to do with wanting pity or attention.
And ?????????? to do with love and support.
So anytime I hear or read an “I am sorry,”
I cringe.
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This is my life.
I am living it.
And I think it’s ?????????…
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And I hope you do too.
I am sending you so much love and support.
