As Chronically Ill People, We Spend A Lot Of Time Asking Ourselves, “What Am I Doing Wrong To Feel

Alice Notley, In the Pines

your level of education means nothing if you never learned any compassion

me: [delusional] I will learn 4 languages simultaneously

sorry i pushed you away i felt abandoned and suicidal

Walter King Stone, 1914

me, gaslighting my stomach into cooperation: you’re fine

your standards should be high for both your friendships and romantic relationships. everyone you surround yourself with should have qualities you actually admire.

I’m not a person. I’m just symptoms and a trauma response.

Moon (Jun. 21, 2021)