Loss of connection is a hallmark of chronic illness. Isolation is common. Loneliness often follows. Social relationships play a vital role in our overall well-being throughout our lives, yet many chronic illness patients have fewer relationships and little support.
There are people in our lives that cannot handle our new normal. Finding the ones that can make a wonderful difference. First I had to start with myself. As usual, great insights & tips 😊
Thank you.🙏 You might enjoy watching this recent episode I posted on the same subject:
https://open.substack.com/pub/unfixed/p/sex-hugs-and-the-chronic-toll?r=3lmmp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Lots of parallels between that and special needs parenting
There are people in our lives that cannot handle our new normal. Finding the ones that can make a wonderful difference. First I had to start with myself. As usual, great insights & tips 😊
You are one of the bravest people I know my friend. 💙💙