My friend, Claire, has eloquently voiced my feelings and probably those of most people who deal with chronic pain and illness. Missing important events makes you feel even more isolated and invisible. Lydia!
“OCD” – A Spoken Word Poem By Neil Hilborn
In my effort to fight the stigma of chronic illness, I am always looking for examples of how it affects both the person with the illness and those around them. This poem by Neil Hilborn is the perfect example of this. Without giving too much away, his OCD brings happiness and heartbreak. He is helpless in his …
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A Valentine For Spouses of the Chronically Ill
Dear Care Givers, You know who you are Your love and devotion Make you a rock star. You work long hours To pay all the bills Then come home to help us With all of our pills. You help us prepare For a night on the town Only to cancel As we go lay down. …
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Being Lydia! 