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Have you ever had that lightning bolt moment where an offhand statement made by someone else knocked you off your feet? A statement so simple, yet powerful enough to make you stop, blink and think. Here are some of those special moments of truths for me. 1. “If you’re suffering so much, then shouldn’t it […]
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What or who are you missing, appreciating, striving for, releasing and eating this month? Here’s what I’ll be up to! It would also be interesting to get a glimpse into the lives of my fellow chronic illness people out there. Click here to participate now! Missing Having my own money to spend. I’m actually terrified […]
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Hello and welcome to the first linkup party hosted on A Chronic Voice! I am still quite new to this, so let me know if I miss anything out 🙂 I’ve seen a few of these types of linkups, and think they’re a brilliant idea! What It’s All About It is a monthly get together […]
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Theme: Simple Pleasures I Can Enjoy While Stuck in Bed with Pain Question: It’s no fun being stuck in bed all day with pain that never really leaves. Your brain is too foggy to do anything productive, which is so frustrating. Yet life isn’t black and white; happiness can co-exist with agony. In the darkest […]
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Theme: Things I Find Beautiful in My Everyday Life Despite the Pain Question: Living in pain can be difficult, and it’s easy to fall into despair. We start to think that the world is a dark and ugly place, yet it can be so beautiful at the same time. What are some things that you […]
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There are three new stories in this week’s roundup for you! A candid glimpse into living with chronic illness as a young person, and learning to accept your body. If you really stop to think about it, it’s a wondrous creation despite all the flaws. I hope these stories bring a chuckle or add some […]
There are many things in life that we grumble about and consider as chores or annoyances. I would say that the blessing and scourge of the 21st century is convenience – fast food and deliveries, speedy transport, immediate online purchases, etc – it has never been easier to obtain our material end goals just by […]
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Whenever I need a good dose of inspiration, this poem by Thuli Zuma never fails. It reminds me that I am a human being just like anyone else, and that we are all living miracles. I visualise the *90 trillion cells hard at work inside my body. The collective intelligence they hold is beyond that […]
Today I’d like to take some time to celebrate the unsung heroes who exist in our ordinary lives; those who sacrifice a portion of their lives to support someone struggling with an illness or difficulty. Kindness is a rare human trait these days, yet these simple, sincere acts are what we will remember with fondness […]
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‘Normal’ is a most fascinating word, because no two person’s ‘normal’ is ever the same. For example, feeling some sort of ailment every day is normal to me, and not feeling any pain makes it an extra good day. For the sake of this article, the word ‘normal’ shall be synonymous with the ‘average healthy […]
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