Today my energy is low, I can’t say why because today is no different than any other day. I didn’t do anything different than I did yesterday.
But this illness is unpredictable and that means that you can plan anything you want but whether you will achieve it or not is unpredictable and varies from day to day.
That’s just a part of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue which I have had to learn to accept.
My illness does not define me as a person. It is not my story, I am not my fibromyalgia and I hope my blog shows exactly that! I am not a victim. I don’t need sympathy or pity and I don’t feel sorry for myself. Fibromyalgia does not make me into ‘someone’ – I already am someone exactly as I am…And that to me is ‘peace’…and therefore happiness! I wish each and everyone of you ‘peace’… and happiness, no matter what story you choose for yourself!
Much love,
Marie xx
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January 15, 2018 at 9:58 pm
Beautiful post Marie! I am sorry your energy is low but I hope you feel better! I love what you said that your are not fibromyligia or your WordPress stats, you are an amazing woman that fights the battle of a chronic illness. I know it can be SO difficult sometimes but you do an amazing job at staying positive and strong. I am sending you lots of love and comfort!!!!
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January 15, 2018 at 10:16 pm
Alyssa your reply has me smiling inside and out! Thank you for your beautiful words but then again I know from reading your posts that you ‘are’ beautiful exactly as you are! I embrace your present of love and comfort!! Thank you for reading and replying! Xx
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January 15, 2018 at 10:24 pm
I am so glad my reply had a good effect on you! I also thank you for your truly kind words. I really do try my best to be positive and offer as much love and comfort as I can. I know life gets SO difficult sometimes and it gets hard to see the bright side, but there is one even if it is hidden! I am so happy that we have been able to connect because I love all that your write and your kind heart!!!
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January 15, 2018 at 10:46 pm
Thanks Alyssa for your affirmation! Keep writing…keep sharing!
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January 15, 2018 at 11:05 pm
You are very welcome!!! I promise to keep writing and be positive!
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January 15, 2018 at 11:01 pm
Marie, I love how you write “My illness does not define me as a person.” So powerful. And empowering! The way you share your challenges, gives me perspective about my own. You are teaching us all. And for that, I will always be grateful. (This is who you are! A teacher. A writer. A muse.) Andrea xo
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January 15, 2018 at 11:13 pm
Gosh…I’m rendered speechless and from someone so educated that is indeed affirming, thank you Andrea! I have learned much through my journey and that of my two children. I am grateful for the insights I have gained and if I can shape even one life for the better or ease someone’s struggle by sharing something I have learned then I will have lived true to my unique being! Again best wishes and I would love to be one of your students!!
Marie xx
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January 15, 2018 at 11:44 pm
😊😘😘
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January 15, 2018 at 11:18 pm
Ps. I’ve just created a “Positive feedback” notebook to save your message…to revisit…to practice gratitude…to know I am more than and no more than! Thank you again Andrea!
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January 15, 2018 at 11:51 pm
Oh my goodness. What a beautiful idea. You warm my heart. ♥️
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January 15, 2018 at 11:41 pm
I can’t agree more. I share my poems and stories not looking for sympathy but to give help in understanding. Myself and maybe helping someone else know they are not alone in the same journeys.
I do hope you feel better!! Keep fighting the good fight!
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January 15, 2018 at 11:57 pm
Knowing we are not alone is all we need, knowing we are connected, to others, to support each other and learn from each other and make a positive impact for change! Thanks for your kind wishes. I will feel better after self-care and saying ‘no’ without anxiety or guilt! Thanks for reading and replying!
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January 16, 2018 at 1:01 am
Such a beautiful and inspiring post! Sending virtual hugs and bread!! 😉😂💚
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January 16, 2018 at 5:06 am
Thank you for continuing to read and respond Roda. Your feedback is important to me. I am learning as I go and grateful that something I say resonates with others! I love your hugs and bread!!!😂🤗
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January 16, 2018 at 7:41 am
Sorry you aren’t feeling so great Marie. I do love your attitude my friend. Please get in touch if you want a chat. Have another virtual hug! Dx
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January 16, 2018 at 9:53 am
Thank you Darren, knowing you can empathise is everything. I have taken quiet time and feel rested. I appreciate you taking time to reach ‘outwards’ and reply! Virtual hugs work wonders!
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January 17, 2018 at 7:08 pm
I am so sorry that you are struggling right now, and anytime. You are a compassionate and sweet soul. I understand chronic pain so keep warm, seek joy, and stay rested! =)
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January 17, 2018 at 8:39 pm
Thanks Brenda for your lovely kind words! Back to good form the following day thanks to acceptance of it for what it was and enough experience to know it needed quiet time and rest! I love your tips!!
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January 18, 2018 at 4:45 pm
I’m so glad you are feeling better! =)
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January 18, 2018 at 4:21 pm
I thought you seemed a little tired yesterday, Marie but it didn’t dim your quality work like the Communications assignments or persevering with a lethargic computer. Stay strong and for a lift click on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5C6I7j96hE&index=1&list=RDMMc5C6I7j96hE
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January 18, 2018 at 9:41 pm
John thanks for your uplifting words, they make all the difference! I enjoyed this great version of ‘I can’t go for that’…brought me right back!
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January 18, 2018 at 9:58 pm
D’Stuff 😀😀😀
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January 19, 2018 at 1:24 am
I hope you feel better tomorrow or even later today xo YES you are more than a number or illness or … anything else that limits your beautiful heart.
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January 19, 2018 at 9:34 am
Thanks Christy for your thought-filled encouraging words! I look forward to your visits! I have tried and tested strategies to manage it, which pay off! The next morning I was ready to get back out there again and always with a visceral sense of gratitude! Best part…I save myself the guilty conscience and the consequent added emotional exhaustion! Glad it’s Friday today – no work! Working part-time is another strategy. Hope you have a pleasant weekend ahead which includes some self-care also!
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