Comments on: Chronic illness isn’t sexy

By: Rosalind Joffe

Rosalind Joffe — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:14:06 +0000

Now, that’s interesting, Amanda. What has led you to not respond? What makes you think it’s not the best thing in the long run? I think we have to feel some “pain” to change — do you?

By: amanda

amanda — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:21:20 +0000

Embarrassed to say, but I just don’t. Somehow it seems easier to just leave them wondering. I really doubt that’s the best thing in the long run though. People who do “know,” though are always saying I should do this, shouldn’t do that, whatever. Sure, maybe it’s best for me to sit around all day, and on most days? Yes, that would definitely be easier. But EJ is so right… how happy would I be? Not one bit at all.

By: Rosalind Joffe

Rosalind Joffe — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:09:07 +0000

EJ – That’s a great point. I love using those words because how could anyone doubt that? And it shows you’re bring clear intention to what you’re doing!

By: EJ

EJ — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:04:22 +0000

My favorite response always includes the phrase “quality of life.” I like it because most folks seem to interpret that as what they most like/idealize/understand: balance, feeling as well as possible, enjoying non-income-producing activities, etc. And it’s for all those reasons that I make the choices I am making – including going back to school, changing doctors, making bread at home, and yes, working part time. I do it for my “quality of life,” for me.