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Nazish Nasim's avatar

'Chronically trying' - what a lyrical perfect ending. May you be well soon ❤

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Nazish 🙏💛

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Emaline Ashe's avatar

Chronic illness and pain are so tough…the world doesn’t stop turning even though all you’d like to do is have relief and rest. I love your ending line to keep chronically trying. Your attitude will carry you through the challenges. Hang in there.

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Emaline 🙏🫶 I appreciate you.

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Denise Taylor's avatar

I see you. I walk hand in hand with this destructive illness, not in my body but inside the beautiful soul that is my husband. I feel his pain every day but all I can do is love him and hold him tight in my heart. Take care Amanda 💞

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

I so glad he has you Denise. That is SO important. Thank you for reading. Sending love and healing to your husband and support for you, as it is such a long and difficult road.

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Yvette Putter's avatar

💙💙 almost 10 years for me. I wish I could say one day everything just feels better, easier. There are good days, great days, and really hard days… but having a community to share some of the weight with honestly without judgement is a definite blessing. Thank you for sharing.

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Oh Yvette, 10 years is such a long time. I’m 5.5 in and it feels like an eternity, and yet you are so right that we still get to have those beautiful days. It’s tough for sure but knowing you aren’t going it alone is such a relief. I’m sure you have so much wisdom to share and wish you days of joy and lightness.

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Tania Tyler 🌿's avatar

You sure captured this illness well. Thank you for your words. May your/our carefree moments outnumber the others.

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Tania, I appreciate you taking your time to read. I wish you light and beautiful moments of peace in your body and soul. 💗✨

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Nicole Lise Feingold's avatar

There’s grief in every word, but also resilience! Powerful!

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Nicole 💛 yes, so much resilience!

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Rae Brown's avatar

Absolutely beautifully put! My struggles are different with my mental illness, but I relate to what you've shared. Your resilience is to be commended and I wish you had a lighter load. Love and support are all I have to offer. 💕

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Love and support are just what I need. Thank you Rae. I’m sending love and healing to you on your journey ❤️‍🩹

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Amanda Osowski's avatar

From one chronic illness patient to another - this resonated so deeply with me. It’s a devastatingly beautiful piece and I’m glad you shared it.

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Amanda. I appreciate you reading it. I’m sending you love and healing ❤️‍🩹 in your health.

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Joshua Forrest's avatar

So wonderfully put. I know this is a constant struggle that is so tough and defeating. I know it’s so hard to navigate daily but you are so strong and you do so well given the situation and what you go through. I love you so much and am always here for you♥️

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you my love for supporting me 💖

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Missy's avatar

This is beautiful. You have captured the reality of this illness with your words.

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Missy. I see you and I am sorry you have to move through this as well. You’re not alone in any of it. 🫶💛

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Missy's avatar

Thank you ❤️

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Deanna Wlazlak ~ Elan'Ra Ahaya's avatar

Holding space and love for your sister to experience all of your feelings. You are valuable and loved by the universe 💜

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you Deanna, I appreciate you 🫶💛

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Kris Purtle's avatar

As I walked through your post, I found myself walking through my own Covid past. The first time was Christmas 2019, sick into March of 2020. I’ve never been so sick in my life. And since then I’ve had issues with breathing (having a cold burn into my lungs). It hurts. Though I’m no where as sick left over like you, it’s enough to have my own continuous health problems. I hurt for you, cuz. I hope that you get better, because you have much life still left to live. I love you. 💛

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you love. I’m grateful for you, and you also sharing your hardships. We all walk our own in different ways. I love you too 🙏💛

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Amanda Forrest's avatar

Thank you for reading Sara. I appreciate you 🫶

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