Being real and inspirational
I was in a support group for my illness yesterday and there was someone newly diagnosed. Moments into her speaking she paused and began to cry. She explained she’s having a hard time coming to terms with having a sleep disorder. It was the opposite for me. After suffering for 25+ years and no answers, my diagnosis was a relief, I was exciting and hopeful.
Couple that with my general bubbly, optimistic personality and it hit me. When I speak about my condition, am I being insensitive or dismissive to those who are really struggling? Are my stories of personal success in spite of my condition misleading or unrelatable. How do you balance being real about the hard stuff but also being yourself and being inspirational
Hi
, I don't think you are being dismissive as long as you're sharing your experience and acknowledging and embracing the fact that others' experiences vary and may differ from yours. Hiding your experience and how you process it would be dismissive to yourself. Keep sharing and encouraging others to speak out as well. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member) “would be dismissive to yourself.”
I’m a recovering people pleaser. I sometimes forget it’s ok to be pleasing to myself. Thanks for the reminder., you're most welcome. I am as well - we can remind each other! (((hugs))) - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
