Feeling Like a Burden on Loved Ones

Yes! I’ve heard it described as disability guilt. It’s so hard to work through all of the fallout that comes with chronic illness/disability.

All the time. It’s so nice to see others feel like this

I’ve been baking as I’m able to, and I made some cupcakes today for church tomorrow; I asked my brother to bring them for me since I know I most likely won’t be able to make it. His response? “Maybe if you actually got up on time you could bring it yourself.” It’s not about getting up early - it’s about being well enough to go. Plus, the earlier I get up, the worse I feel. It’s so difficult to get him to understand that, and I feel like I’m a burden to him (even though baking is the only way I make money at the moment).

🙋‍♀️ ME ME ME. every day my mom tells me the whole "I am objectively burdensome" thing is bs, I'm still a human person who has to shut up and let people support me because they want to, not because they have to