When I start to feel down about my (perceived!!! - not real) lack of contributions to my household/family, I am often reminded that my health is my job: a full time job at that. I don't exactly remember applying for this job and I definitely want to quit. However, it got me to thinking how it maths out/adds up/makes sense that being chronically ill is, in fact, a full time job. And in thinking about it, I was able to create a multipart series address the duties of said job.

Giving credit where credit is due: Christine Miserandino revolutionized the chronic illness community by sharing her Spoon Theory with the world on her blog: https://butyoudontlooksick.com Because of her contribution, those suffering with chronic illness are often referred to as "Spoonies" and we often refer to energy stored and expended in units of spoons.

If you'd like to be a guest, please reach out to Ann at GotAnySpoons@gmail.com