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Oh my goodness NO!  Actually not just no, but hell NO!  So why in the world would I give this blog such a title?

Before I started this blog, I struggled to give it a name because once you name something it becomes real and reality can be harsh.

It has taken me years and years to accept the fact that I am chronically ill.  Just typing out that sentence makes me sick to my stomach, I don’t want this to be real, not for me and not for you.  I am tired of feeling the need to explain myself regarding why I can’t do certain things, for having to cancel outings at the last minute, for not being able to live my life the way I planned it all out in my head many years ago.  Chronic illness has taken so much away from me and I hate it, I hate the whole stupid thing and I want it to all go away and leave me alone.  Alas, that wan’t to be and I had to suck down a whole bunch of reality and accept the fact that I am simply put, chronically ill.

After I accepted the fact that I am chronically ill, I realized that I  needed to structure my life as simply as possible in the not-so-fun areas of cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands,  finances and the ability to say no, so I just may have enough energy to add some fun things into my life.  Along the way I have learned, many times the hard way, some tips that have helped me save some of that precious energy and I wanted to share it with anyone who is also struggling.  Maybe I can help just one person get a little more out of life and I know all of you have amazing tips to share too.

I know we all feel alone, but in reality there are so many of us who struggle daily with these dreaded chronic illnesses. Just remind yourself that we are not our illnesses, we are warriors and warriors simply change the world.

Until next time……………..YOU are a superhero!