To 'just accept' our pain, illness, or other challenges, can feel like too much pressure - what if we can't be that 'inspiring'? We could feel like failures;
But it's not that simple for most of us.
For me, I have always needed resources, like self empowerment through knowledge & practical tools or methods. It has never been as easy as admiring and enjoying where I am at, even if it's shit. And it can be shit!
For you it might be connection in community or family that allows you to contain and feel the full range of experiences & emotions. Or maybe you feel more able through self care, or empowerment through choice.
There are so many ways we can resource ourselves towards feelings of safety, capability and acceptance, but don't feel like a failure if someone talks about it as though living from a hospital bed is something to be grateful for and you can't get there.
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