A Perfect Time to Start!

"Different times, different rhythms — a quiet reminder that there’s no single perfect moment to begin."

I’ve wanted to blog so many times — sometimes I even started, but the passion fizzled out. Other times, I had a head full of ideas but kept waiting for “the right time”.

Those were obviously not the right ideas at the right time!

Now, this is exactly the right time. I am in a completely new phase of my life, and this most certainly feels like a beginning, like I'm starting again. It's time for me to write a blog about healing from chronic illness.

The perfect time to start!

This past week has been quite monumental for me. I didn’t do anything or go anywhere out of the ordinary. But what stood out was something small — the words I used when someone asked, How are you? On at least three occasions, my answer was I’m great! and I meant it, but more importantly, I felt it!

I know what you’re thinking, Feeling great isn’t exactly monumental. But, for me, it very much is.

I am in the process of healing from a long-term illness, and by long-term, I mean over a decade! During that time, I have hated the question How are you?, and even more so, the comment You look well!

Eurgh!!

If only people knew what it feels like to hear those words and face that question when you struggled to tumble out of bed, get dressed and feed yourself that morning.

It’s hard, because you want to be honest and open with those close to you about how you feel. But, I don’t think most people really want to hear about your pain, fatigue and daily struggles. Some people like to believe they suffer the same or more, as if they’re trying to compare and almost compete. Others simply don’t know what to say in response to your explanations of your difficulties.

I understand most people are only trying to be sympathetic and empathetic. They simply don’t understand that their tiredness at the end of the day, which can be relieved by a restful evening and a good night’s sleep, is not the same as waking up completely fatigued because your internal battery is simply not charged!

Anyway, back to the positivity. Right now, life is good, not perfect, but whose life is perfect? After years of being largely housebound, with periods of being bed-bound, I can now say that I have a life outside of my home, which is amazing!

It has been a long and hard journey to get to this point. But, for the first time in a very long time, I am feeling happy and fulfilled. There are several good things going on in my life right now, and exciting adventures and challenges ahead.

My healing journey continues, but for the first time, it feels like I am the one in control and that making plans for the future is possible.

So, here’s to a new chapter — and this time, I’m documenting it right here! I hope you enjoy following along with my journey.

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