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I miss being able to show up.

To birthdays, to dinners, to life.

I used to be the one who never missed a thing.

Now I say ‘maybe’ when I really mean ‘probably not.’

Not because I don’t care—

but because even when my heart wants to be there,

my body has other plans."

Chronic illness has a way of quietly pulling you away from the world.

It makes you cancel plans you were excited for.

It forces you to rest when you'd rather be surrounded by the people you love.

It makes you feel like you're constantly letting others down—even when you’re doing your best just to survive.

I still want to be invited.

I still want to be included.

And I still care—more than I can say.

It’s just that my body doesn’t always let me show up the way I used to.

And that hurts. Every time.

So if you’re someone who’s had to say no too many times,

who’s missed moments you desperately wanted to be part of,

I see you.

You’re not alone in this kind of grief.

And you’re still worthy of love, friendship, and grace—

even when you can’t show up physically. 💔💗

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