Ten Reflections on Ten Years with ME (Part 2)

To mark #MillionsMissing and my tenth illness anniversary, here are the second five of ten things I would have done if I had not developed myalgic encephalomyelitis. If I had remained healthy, I would have

• kept the friends I lost when they didn’t know how to act around me
• saved thousands of dollars by not having to take dozens of supplements or lose a scholarship
• saved my parents a dozen tears, gray hairs, and sleepless nights
• adopted a dog
• lived life without looking over my shoulder for a crash or relapse

What are you missing because of ME? #canyouseeMEnow

Learn more about life with ME in the book Lightening the Shadow.

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Darla Nagel is an editor and writing tutor who has an invisible chronic illness. She wants to enlighten health care professionals on patients' experiences. If you'd like to receive quarterly updates from her, email darla.nagel {a} gmail.com.