Being chronically ill is already overwhelming. Your body is fighting battles most people cannot see, your energy is limited, and your emotional resilience is tested daily. On top of that, many of us carry a deeply ingrained habit: people pleasing. We try to make everyone comfortable, we take on the emotional burdens of others, and we stretch ourselves thin, often at the cost of our own health.

When I became seriously ill I threw myself into every healing tool I could find. I tried diets supplements yoga meditation energy work and even spiritual practices. For a while I thought if I just focused on positive thinking or stayed in the light enough everything would heal. But after some time I realized that this approach only scratches the surface. True healing is deeper than wellness trends and Instagram affirmations.