What came naturally is no longer
and now I’m finding my way.
Chronic illness steals your life from you
and replaces it with pain.
I can’t explain this pain and fatigue;
friends and family drift away.
It’s just days on end of finding rest –
Rest enough to be restored.
Is there some kind of normality?
I’m needing hope that there is.
It will simply take time, lots of time.
In the meantime, let me heal.
My inner courage is hard to find
on days where all strength is gone.
And to those who say do this do that –
There is no miracle cure.
© Chrissy Siggee – September 2025
Archived in: 🦋 Poetry Mix & 🦋 Living with Chronic Illness
Riverside Peace 
Praying peace, rest, and strength for your journey. May the God of all comfort cover you and his grace supply your strength.
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Beautiful, heartfelt words. Remember that you are not alone in this battle. God is right beside you all the way. He loves you beyond your pain and He will see you through it.
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Thank you. He’s the only way I can get through it.
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🙏🏻♥️
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Is this still post-operative, Chrissy?
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No. Unfortunately, it’s a long term condition that’s caught me unawares after years of self management.
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I hope you still get help to manage it
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Thanks
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Not sure of what you are going through Chrissy. I pray for God strength, comfort and peace to fill you. May the Lord give you the rest you seek.
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Thank you.
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Don’t lose hope. Each day is filled with newness and blessings. Heavenly hugs to you.
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Thanks
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