Periagoge
Scenario

When family treats chronic illness as temporary laziness

I've had chronic fatigue for two years and my dad still asks when I'm going to 'get back to normal' like this is a temporary inconvenience I'm choosing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Loved ones' inability to accept permanence creates ongoing emotional labor and reinforces internalized shame about your condition.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Chronic illness and identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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