Chronic Illness and Affirmations: Finding Words That Support Me Instead of Shame Me

When I first came across affirmations, I will admit I was sceptical.

At the time, I was struggling to come to terms with life with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. My world had become smaller, my energy was unpredictable, and I was carrying a level of grief that I did not yet have words for. Everywhere I looked online, affirmations seemed to focus on positivity, success, abundance, and becoming the best version of yourself.