In a few hours, it will be 2 years of being sick. 2 years of weakness. 2 years of identifying as disabled. 2 years of missing church. 2 years of waiting for this illness to just go away. 2 years of being mostly stuck at home. 2 years of being dizzy 24/7. 2 years of handling it all.
In a few hours, it will be 2 years of being chronically ill. Although it’s been tough and not fun at all. I have learned so much.
I have learned how to handle things differently. I have learned that saying no to someone doesn’t mean you are disappointing them. I have learned to stand on my own feet even if I am wobbly. I have learned to be grateful for the little things in life. To celebrate the tiny accomplishments. And most of all don’t let your anxiety get the best of you and try not to be a perfectionist. I have learned to trust God in every situation and no problem is too small to bring it to Him. I have learned to be happy for the people around me even if I can’t enjoy what they get to do. I have learned to do whatever I can do to help my symptoms within reasons, and make decisions based on the way that causes the least amount of stress because with my illness stress can make my symptoms worse. I have learned that I am the only person who is in my body until someone walks in my shoes I just take their opinion and ideas lightly. I have learned to be grateful and content even if my day feels unproductive. I have learned to not be so hard on myself. I have learned that we all have paths and seasons in life that are difficult to manage and with a good support system, God, and confidence in yourself you can do it.
Thank you for following my journey!!!
Teresa Love 
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