💪I create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
Can we talk about the money part of chronic illness?💰
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Hi Reader, Can I tell you something? The money side of chronic illness might be the heaviest thing we carry and the thing we talk about least. I know how it feels to put off opening a bill because you do not have the energy to face what is inside. I know the quiet math, the guilt over a smaller paycheck, and the way the holidays can make all of it louder. And I know how lonely it gets when it seems like nobody else is doing that math. You are not bad with money, and you are not alone in this. I wrote this week's post for the days when it all feels like too much. It looks at where the money really goes, why it is so hard to say out loud, and how to take a little weight off without pretending it is solved. Read it here: The Financial Reality of Chronic Illness Nobody Wants to Talk About If you feel like replying, I would love to hear it: what is one cost of chronic illness you wish more people understood? Be gentle with your numbers this month, |
April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie
💪I create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
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Hi Reader,A reader reached out and let me know the link to the blog post wasn't working - sorry about that! I've fixed the error and you can access the post now through this link:Letting Go of Expectations With Chronic Illness Without Feeling Like You're Giving Up Thanks for your patience and understanding, April SmithWebsite | Facebook | Bluesky | Pinterest
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