Key takeaways from this episode: Looking good ≠ feeling good I used to spend extra time on makeup just to avoid "but you don't look sick" comments. Now I've embraced the makeup-free days and saved myself 30 minutes! Our smiles don't mean we're cured We can laugh and be positive while still managing symptoms. Sometimes joy is genuine, sometimes it's our coping mechanism. There are no days off Our conditions are with us 24/7. Some days are easier, but something always hurts, something always feels off. Fatigue ≠ tired Sleep doesn't fix chronic fatigue like it fixes tiredness. It's a whole different beast that affects everything. Being home isn't always bliss When you're unwell, even showering becomes exhausting. It's not the relaxing day you might imagine. Managing illness comes first If I need energy for Monday's work, I can only do one thing over the weekend. It's about survival, not being antisocial. My reminder: Accept that some people won't get it, and that's okay. Don't waste precious energy trying to change minds that aren't ready to understand. 💜 To my chronic illness warriors: You are not alone, and your experience is valid. Sign up to my weekly newsletter here

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