Disease as Process

          What if the chronic illness you suffer with is actually not something, but is a process? That question stunned me as it stuns my clients when I ask them, “What is the disease teaching you?” Slowly, but surely, session by session, we unravel what the disease has brought to their lives and my clients are beyond surprised to find that not all the things the disease has introduced into their lives are negative.

          I hear answers like: my family loves and supports me, it’s brought my family closer, it’s taught me to slow down, I’m thankful for every day, just as a few examples.

          My challenge to you today, as I often challenge my clients, is to list all the things the disease (mental or physical) has brought into your life. Feel free to share your list in the comment section.