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General support post (self.disability)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by emma to c/disability

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The weight of living with chronic illness is getting to me again. Could use some empathy from others who understand and won't pressure me to explain what's going on (a dozen small triggers maybe), turn it into their problems, or tell me it will get better or the worst, "Stay strong."

We've all been here so here's a place where we can sit with each other.

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[–] StringTheory 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yup. It sucks.

Haul out your guitar and play a little. If you aren’t up for playing, just tune it. There are plenty of days where all I do is tune, which can be pretty satisfying in and of itself. Accomplishment!

(I really dig your “E minor” chord - awesome bit of punning)

[–] emma 5 points 1 year ago

My guitars were part of another life. I had to give up playing in order to continue working and even now I struggle with hand pain and that sort of fine motor control. But thanks for the compliment on my visual pun.