SURVIVING CHRONIC ILLNESS THROUGH COURAGE

I want to share with you a third quality that is very important to have when surviving chronic illness-Courage. Surviving chronic illness through courage is a quality that has gotten me through the toughest of times! Everyone possesses courage. Courage can be developed through adversity. I’ve always said it’s not what you go through that makes you the person you are, it’s how you react to the situation that you’re dealt with that makes you the person you are! Courage and Strength go hand in hand. You can read about the quality of strength here in my previous post. [Read more…]

SURVIVING CHRONIC ILLNESS THROUGH STRENGTH

I have pondered the question, what are the qualities one needs while living with a chronic illness. There are seven qualities that I can think of that have helped me to overcome the struggles I face. One of the qualities, resilience, I have posted about previously. You can read it here. Today I want to share another one of those qualities, strength. [Read more…]

Surviving Chronic Illness Through Resilience

Surviving chronic illness through resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from each and every fall. Resilience is the ability to recover from an unexpected hardship. Resilience is finding the positive even in the face of adversity. Resilience is possible when the one struggling is supported by family and friends.  Resilience is finding help. Resilience is coping with your loss in healthy ways. Resilience does not blame. Resilience does not self medicate. Resilience is believing in yourself.  Resilience is possible. Begin with small advances. Find one person who can offer support. [Read more…]