What Does a "Chronically Ill Contented Life" Really Look Like?

Published: Aug. 1, 2023, 7 a.m.

I know there will be tough moments followed by good moments. As I\u2019ve accepted my chronic illness diagnosis and consequential life changes, good moments are more than enough for me. They mean so much and are so precious.Rather than expecting a perfect life filled with halcyon days, I choose to love and cherish the moments of my life where I can engage with some of the activities I enjoy. I choose to live for moments of happiness, creativity, community, love, and moderate pain. I choose to hold on to hope for bright moments to follow tough ones.