Top 10 things to NOT say to someone with a chronic illness:10. You can't be in that much pain
9. Stop being lazy and get a job
8. You just want attention
7. Your illness is caused by stress
6. No pain. . . no gain!
5. It's all in your head
4. If you just got out of the house...
3. You're so lucky to get to stay in bed all day.
2. Just pray harder
1. But you look so good!
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Yeah, #1 is the kicker. They often mistake the glow of a low-grade fever for rosy cheek health.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH THIS IS PERFECT. Its sad that its perfect, but it is. The one that kills me is number 4.
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