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  • Trying to embrace my life with a chronic illness

    Caraline

    I am a 25 year old who lives the life of an invalid. Two years ago, when my condition become progressive (still getting worse day by day) I remember even when I first started struggling, I was still able to do things normal people can do. Just limited, then it came to a point where… Read more

  • Chronic illness is not a good friend to have.

    Caraline

    Since I was a child I’ve always been known as the “sick kid” getting constant strep and ear infections, sinus issues that would later require two surgeries along with removing my tonsils because of the amount of strep I was getting. Missed school day after missed school day, if I had to leave school early… Read more

  • Let me tell you about my first crush….

    Caraline

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    Embarrassing. That’s the word to describe it. It’s was 5th grade and this blue eyed, blonde haired boy in my gym class made me fall head over heels “in love” well love from a 11 year old brain mindset. Let’s call him “blue eyes”, blue eyes was a football and track star also known as… Read more

  • I FINALLY went to therapy

    I FINALLY went to therapy

    Caraline

    Yesterday, I found myself sitting in my room and having one of those conversations about things you’ve barely out loud to a complete stranger on the other side of a computer screen. The time had finally come as I was in a spiral of dissociating, having anxiety constantly, depression that would cause me to have… Read more

  • Some family members will never understand

    Caraline

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    My family is all understanding until they want to stir the pot and put the “ass” in assume when it comes to my illness. It’s called an Invisible Illness for a reason and just because what I post alone is what they see doesn’t mean it’s all there is or the whole truth. Yeah, I… Read more

  • Dealing with a Chronic illness

    Caraline

    Back in 2016 had the shot that back then I didn’t think anything of it, and my poor mother hadn’t either. It was the HPV shot or now known as the “Gardasil” vaccine to protect against any ovarian cancer or sexually transmitted diseases. I later got another round of it right before school started and… Read more

  • This is me

    Caraline

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    Hi, my name is Caraline, I’m twenty four years old and my natural born Texan southern twang gives me an extra bit of spice and character. I’m not one for talking about my feelings, but I guess that’s why I started this blog to help me heal and to help others feel like they’re less… Read more