Living with Chronic Illness is undoubtedly a roller coaster ride. Day in and day out there are so many ups, downs, twist, and turns. For me, and many others I've met, we've been on some torturous rides. The ride can become so intense, quickly moving at a nauseous stomach riveting pace, or slowly begin inching up toward improvements with a hope to rest, only to be caught off guard in a torpedo downfall. Dizziness, confusion, regret, and sickness can quickly intensify with no quick escape.
Like everything else in life, the roller coasters we experience throughout life change from one ride to the next. Sometimes, there is just enough thrills that you can actually enjoy the ride, laugh after the drops, and breathe a sense of relief. Others may have us screaming and terrified for a short period of time, but we are able to walk away with the pride that we "survived". Others seem to never end, the bumpy ride just keeps throwing us from side to side, flipping us upside down, and no matter how much we want to get off - we are stuck until the ride eventually ends. Regardless of which "roller coaster" we are on, we have to learn to "live" until the journey ends. Trying to find something or someone to hold on to, find something to help steady us, and even stride to find some enjoyments along the way. Because one day, the ride will end. We WILL make it to the end. And when we do..... a beautiful, calm, relaxing, and exhilarating celebration will await us. So stay strong, keep fighting, and never ever give up!
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