The Battle of Chronic Illness
I want to make the most of each day, because I've learned that life truly is a gift. I fight like mad, not because I'm angry, but because my passion cannot be contained.
To Those who Have Lost Their Voice
Eventually, I quit speaking, because I internalized that my voice didn’t carry the sustenance of my friends or peers. My voice was less important, less truthful, and less deserving of being heard, much less believed.