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Updated 7 months ago,October 9, 2024
Youre sitting in the bath.
You think to yourself, can it get much worse?
My eczema makes me so ugly.
I wish my skin wouldnt crack and bleed and itch and weep.
You begin to resent the life youve been given, and you see no way out.
This has been me countless times throughout my life.
But those feelings that plagued my mind once, are no more.
There are feelings to be felt, and not every day is perfect.
Heres what I have noticed:
Becoming more compassionate.
This is a pretty common occurrence in the chronic illness community.
Compassion is a beautiful side effect of living with a life-long condition.
I used to hate my skin.
It brought me unsurmountable pain and embarrassment.
And no doubt if I was to flare up tomorrow, I would be met with the same feelings.
Meeting the most incredible human beings.
I was never alone.
Its simply one aspect of my life, flared up or not and Im okay with that.
But whats the worst that can happen if you choose to embrace your skin?
Life might feel a little lighter than it once was.
Were warriors, and we deserve to feel content and comfortable in our own skin after all.
How to accept your condition?
Its easier said than done, I understand.
But I promise there are ways to find peace with your skin condition.
Can you add a step into your self-care rituals?
Do you better say no to an event?
Is there a way it’s possible for you to support yourself in this current moment?
Being surrounded by people (or someone who understands) helps you feel heard and validates your feelings.
Like I said at the start, there isnt a one-size-fits-all approach and everyones journey is different.
But ultimately when youre ready, the journey is beautiful and eye-opening.
One I hope everyone will experience at some point.
