may seem counterintuitive, but don’t be afraid to talk too much / too openly about what living with chronic illness is like for you. ime social life in general is much safer, less hurtful, and more fulfilling when you commit to having high-ish standards re: how people treat you where illness is concerned if you love everything else about a person But they aren’t voluntarily invested in accommodating your needs + understanding your life experience, they’re still just not a good match

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