I've had a form of chronic illness since I was about 16, 8 years now...but I never think I'll truly ever get used to flare-ups.

You're trundling along, happy as Larry and then bam! Wiped out.

People around you don't get it, you try to explain that it's not a new thing, but it's also not the same as the old thing.

And no matter how long you've been ill, it always feels overwhelming.

Ugh, rant over. Been a tricky few weeks over here ✌️