It’s never a celebratory moment when we realize, and have to then fully admit, that the choices we made created an ideal foundation for chronic illness.

It is said that once you know the truth, you can’t ignore it. I disagree. Because I ignored it.

It is also said that once you make a decision, you have to act. I disagree. Because I didn’t act.

Our body announces truth. It’s our job to listen and to act on its guidance. Far too often we don’t. When we go against our body, which IS our inner guidance it’s bound to speak louder to be heard.

Autoimmunity is when the body attacks itself. It no longer can make a successful judgement call between what is an “invader” and what isn’t.

Have you ever been in a relationship where you weren’t heard? And one where periodically action was taken that made you feel seen? This is exactly what happens when we ignore the signs our body is showing us. This is exactly what happens when we take a step or two in the direction our body points us to and then we don’t follow through. Even if we don’t leave the relationship, we’ll withhold our trust in it. Autoimmunity.

I have three autoimmune diagnosis. Each one aligns with a season I took no action when I should have. Each one has also guided me in the direction of my healing. And I’ve been tending to those wounds for some time.

I did the band-aide method; akin to ignoring the bigger injury. I did the RX; akin to going to couples therapy. And then I began the inner work; akin to going to a couples rehab.

We have to do the work the heals. Nutrition adjusted, holistic support has replaced RX. Numerology, Mind body Spirit Release clearing, Ahai energy balancing…. all bring to light perspectives and insights that need to be seen, heard and healed. I’m in the final stages of recreating health. And through it I’m finding a strength in my relationship to self that I’ve never had before. This marriage is gonna go the distance. 🙂