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I tend to play it safe and rarely take a risk. The problem with that is you’re not really living if you’re simply existing.

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Having chronic pain in my twenties has been a hard journey, but in many ways, it has had its rewards.

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Being able to notice what’s good in your life even when everything else feels like it’s crumbling is a skill, my friends. A learned skill.

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You are giving away too much of your energy for free.

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Tell them that you love them. Tell them that they mean the world to you.

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It’s the constant doctor visits. Staring at all those bright lights. Noticing how everything is pale, just like your skin.

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Those who love you don’t think you’re lazy. In fact, they see you as tenacious, brave, and strong.

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Staying body positive during the holidays is a battle many of us face every single year.

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Sometimes it takes a lot of energy to do little things! Just because I’m not feeling up to it today doesn’t mean I’m lazy or unambitious or whatnot. Sometimes, I’m just drained mentally and emotionally.

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1. Whether you jump into the water or get pushed into the water, you’re in, so swim.