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A chronic illness is not difficult to live with because it is endless. It is difficult to live with because it is unpredictable. But like grief, every flare ends, and though the looming threat is constant, you learn to live beside it. A shadow of mixed blessings. It does not heal as wounds do, but it teaches you of your own strength till you can wear it like a battle scar.

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I love the writing in this book, heartbreaking.

“SOME PEOPLE WEAR pain on their sleeve. Others let it lie beneath their clothes. 🥹


“Depression—I don’t care if you hate the word—depression is a better thief than you or I ever will be. It steals moments that should be yours.