I’m not sure about you, but none of my “healthy” friends understand what I truly go through living with invisible chronic illnesses and pain.
Obviously, they are aware I have some medical issues. They see me at casual dinners for a couple hours here and there, and we talk on the phone or text during the week.
During our interactions, however, (like the good chronic illness patient I am), I put on my social warrior mask and fake being well for their comfort.
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