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When Life Hands You Lemons...

One thing I've learned through bouts of receiving excess amounts of lemons is that the lemonade is rarely about or for me. Whatever trials we face, we have a responsibility to put in the work in order to turn those lemons into lemonade for both ourselves and others. The process isn’t enjoyable, and it certainly isn’t easy, but it is necessary for both own growth and for encouraging others. 

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Why, Yes, I Have Tried Your Snake Oil!

We love you - our healthy brothers and sisters - we really do. We love you so much that we have allowed you to view our journeys with illnesses. You may have seen the toll it takes on us and our families, and you’ve maybe even seen us at our worst. We understand that your intention is not to do this, but often your suggestion(s) feels like a lifestyle judgement, an intellectual insult, and/or an accusation of laziness…The best support you can give is to listen, acknowledge, and pray. 

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