Living with a chronic illness is tough It makes it hard to get out of bed Let alone achieve anything You feel stuck in a constant cycle Of pain and fatigue and suffering But you can still achieve Focus on the smaller things Like taking a shower or getting up Going outside or doing a… Continue reading Keeping a Sense of Achievement Despite Chronic Illness
Month: Oct 2018
How Would You Feel If We Swapped Bodies?
How would you feel if we swapped bodies Just for maybe an hour or a day Not to hurt you or make you suffer But to help you understand Perhaps then you would treat me differently With more respect and kindness I'm not looking for sympathy Just a friend who understands It's confusing when your… Continue reading How Would You Feel If We Swapped Bodies?
The Dreams of a Chronic Illness Sufferer
I dream of being free from this pain Of sleeping and feeling refreshed Of finding a cure and getting better I dream of a life without worry Where I hope for the future Where I don't fear for my health I dream of the day I will be believed When doctors won't roll their eyes… Continue reading The Dreams of a Chronic Illness Sufferer
Let Down By My Illness
I feel let down by my illness It knocks me down at the worst times And completely fries my brain Leaving me in absolute agony It gets in the way of everything I do Holding me back from living life I end up in survival mode Trying my best to return to normal Unable to… Continue reading Let Down By My Illness