Over the years I have become more and more protective of my circle. It has gotten smaller and smaller...with no looking back. So many things have happened in my life since my diagnosis. Every situation has been a test...not only for me, but also for my team. A wise person once told me that sometimes it takes someone being at their worst to see who deserves them at their best...I live by this.
If you are close to someone before things start going sour in your life and they start to disappear when you head downhill, then let them go. They are not worth your love or your time. Here's the thing about autoimmune/chronic diseases...one day your strength could be at 120% then the next day you are at 2%. The extra stress of trying to hold onto a relationship that is toxic is not helping your health. A flare up of any disease could possibly be brought on by stress so why make yourself sick over someone who was not worth it to begin with? Your health comes first.
Sometimes you may just need to re-evaluate your team and hold cuts. Some people will shock you when they do not make the team. But whatever you do...DO NOT look back! People will show you their true colors if you let them. Don't let anyone or anything stress you out (This is still something I am working on...this is hard work...BUT worth it). Find your outlet that relaxes you when you are stressed out. I recently found mine. Do what you have to do to make yourself happy because when you are happy...the people surrounding you may be happy.
So...WHO MAKES THE TEAM...YOUR TEAM?
#WINNING
