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emilunax

1y ago

Making Friends with Chronic Illness in Your 20's

Making friends is hard in your 20's especially with chronic illness! I'm here to hopefully find people to chat with who understand the struggles and see what others do to keep themselves occupied!

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thrillsnchills

1y ago

I'm 43 but I feel like I'm still 20 inside too lol anyway I'm so sorry to hear you are suffering. Available to chat anytime with anyone who wants.
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thrillsnchills

1y ago

I'm curious what caused everyone's cfs was it epstien barr virus?
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BluesMom

1y ago

Me too! Where is everyone from? I'm a bit older, 41, but I feel like I'm 25 lol. I'm in Northern Kentucky.
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Daisy23

1y ago

Hi! I also have chronic illnesses and I'm 23. I'm struggling to make friends who understand as well. I'd love to chat
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beingnotseeming

1y ago

hey I’m 22 almost 23 and I dabble in a variety of things to keep busy. I’m exploring my spirituality rn and I love houseplants. I’m into a lot of different art mediums. the list goes on as far as my interests lol. my energy levels fluctuate a lot so I’m not a consistent texter but I’m down to chat sometimes!
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Rand

1y ago

I'm attending events using MeetUp to meet in person since online all 4 profits or scams. I'm always ready to chat online 2.
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Greenie23

1y ago

Hi I’m in my 20s too. I also think it’s super difficult to make friends when chronically ill. Always down to chat and make some!
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awake.too.late

1y ago

Hey I'm also in my 20s and also have ME I love to crochet when I can!
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spookyspoonie

1y ago

ME & crochet here too!

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