Blooming isn't always easy. And the support systems we hope will be there in ways we need them aren't always there. When that happens, all we can do is care for ourselves the best way we know how. "Doctors" have their way of doing things that often do not allow for seeing every patient as an individual. "This is how we do it, so this is how it's done." Being my own advocate is hard, especially when my system is in pain, but it's the only way to get what I need when I need it. Be your own advocate. Stand up for what you need, even when things feel less than flowery. Love yourself and love others.
Love, Cheri
