Posted by Emme_V2 on January 8, 2013, at 20:47:46
In reply to Why?, posted by ChicagoKat on January 6, 2013, at 11:47:23
I think we face some of the same issues as people with other invisible chronic illnesses (lupus, fibromyalgia, etc.). Sometimes folks just don't get it and say unpleasant things, and it really is the pits.
Have you all checked out the following essay?
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
I think it's a great metaphor.
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