A critical part of our humanity is the fulfillment we get from helping others. This necessitates that we, in return, allow others their own fulfillment.
As someone who’s chronically ill and has been out of remission for the past year and a bit, meaning I have hella symptoms all the time and it’s like a permanent flu vibe, this was nice to read even though it’s not the same context. I felt seen. It also gave me like wow yeah, the emotional part of being sick is so worthy of being explored in writing. Thank you for writing, making me feel less alone, and I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you have many many crackers. Perhaps even Boujee crackers.
Thank you Emily. In writing this I am self conscious of how much I take my (generally good) health for granted. I appreciate that it resonated even across our very different experiences. I also appreciate your writing about chronic illness and what you need from others in support. I would love to hear more about your emotional experience of being sick btw! And yes to bougie crackers! Though sometimes it's the goldfish and saltines that I truly crave... (a child at heart). I hope your symptoms are manageable for today at least, and that you have time to rest
Beautiful. Seeing our child outside of ourselves is so helpful. For me, at least, it makes it easier to take care of myself. The challenge, however, is that unless like you at the moment, I’m in a really bad spot, I don’t notice her 😔
A critical part of our humanity is the fulfillment we get from helping others. This necessitates that we, in return, allow others their own fulfillment.
Love that! Thanks Dad ❤️
As someone who’s chronically ill and has been out of remission for the past year and a bit, meaning I have hella symptoms all the time and it’s like a permanent flu vibe, this was nice to read even though it’s not the same context. I felt seen. It also gave me like wow yeah, the emotional part of being sick is so worthy of being explored in writing. Thank you for writing, making me feel less alone, and I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you have many many crackers. Perhaps even Boujee crackers.
Thank you Emily. In writing this I am self conscious of how much I take my (generally good) health for granted. I appreciate that it resonated even across our very different experiences. I also appreciate your writing about chronic illness and what you need from others in support. I would love to hear more about your emotional experience of being sick btw! And yes to bougie crackers! Though sometimes it's the goldfish and saltines that I truly crave... (a child at heart). I hope your symptoms are manageable for today at least, and that you have time to rest
Absolutely beautiful Julia. I relate to this so deeply. Sending you healing, restful vibes.
Beautiful. Seeing our child outside of ourselves is so helpful. For me, at least, it makes it easier to take care of myself. The challenge, however, is that unless like you at the moment, I’m in a really bad spot, I don’t notice her 😔
Hope you’re feeling better soon
Aw, that’s a great point. And thanks- I’m feeling better! I should see what she’s up to now
I'm pretty sure she'd like that....