Too Sick to Voteš
Iām quite depressed today because I want to vote. But Iām feeling much too sick and weak to stand in line, and the lines are long here this year.
I wonāt bring politics into this page. Iām simply discouraged about how often I kinda have to re-discover my lowwwww level of functioning.
The process of getting an absentee ballot involved about three steps that I just never managed to fully get to.
Now Iām left with the shame and embarrassment of not voting this year.
It just brings into stark awareness the fact that I AM sick every day. Every day. Every single day, to some degree or another. The absentee ballot was on a loooong to-do list that always grows faster than it shrinks.
Now Iām beating on myself: āI should have known Iād be sick on voting day!ā āI should have gotten that absentee ballot done! It was important to me!ā etc., etcā¦
Itās just another one of those days of this illness that feels lousy. Another day of self blame and anger and grief. I thought there might be others going through this.
Thanks,
Kateš·
Hi
I hear how frustrated you are in not being able to vote. Being chronically ill is exhausting for sure and can beat us down. We understand and are here for you. You have to do what you have to do in order to make it through the day without making yourself sicker.
This is a safe, non-judgmental zone and I'm sure you're not alone in having a difficult time with this.
Try to give yourself a break! Sending you a huge virtual hug! Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Leader/Moderator (team member)
Nancy -
Thanks for your support; I really appreciate it. Fortunately, a friend also called who gave me some perspective on it. Between you and her, I feel MUCH less stressed out over this. Iām so lucky to have people here and elsewhere to set me straight when my thoughts get all wonky. I know my reaction was understandable, but it wasnāt the only way to look at it, thank goodness. Iām feeling much better this evening. Thanks so much for writing!
Kate š·šš
