Connecting with Others Who Understand Chronic Illness

Hey y'all! This app seems pretty cool, and I'm excited to potentially hear from others who have similar experiences as me. Chronic health stuff can be so isolating! Even those who love me most don't have the ability to truly empathize, you know? Anyways, glad to see what's up here! :)

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MadeRight

1y ago

Hi JojoCat, I work in the health field, even the nurses and doctors don't understand it. Pain is so subjective and when I'm at my worst I try to hide it. My husband is good to me and patient however he has struggled understanding. Just recently he has been going through some of his own health issues and is beginning to understand more about mine. I believe unless a person has experienced cp themselves they have a hard time being empathic. Having CPTSD is even more difficult to explain. Just know, I got it and I get it. It may not pass but we can overcome by being kind to ourselves. 🤗

JojoCat

1y ago

thank you so much for that :) connecting with other ppl who live with these things online has been really improving my ability to be understanding to myself :)

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