Daily writing prompt

What are you most worried about for the future?

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I’ll come to no big surprise: my biggest worry centers around my debilitating migraines and the fact I’ve been on medical leave for nearly two years now. It’s a scary thought looking into the future and seeing more of the same: struggling to find the right med cocktail, balancing the migraine symptoms day in and day out, and being unable to return to the workforce.

Chronic pain is exhausting and draining and takes away hope by the drops. I wish it upon no one. If you live with a chronic illness, my heart goes out to you. I understand share your frustrations and worries.

I’m never able to plan activities out of fear of disappointing family or friends if or when I have to cancel because of a migraine flare-up. Now, everyone close to me knows my response to any invitation: I’ll be there if my migraine permits. Yes, my migraine rules my life. And this is my most significant concern of all… will it always be like this?

Someone, please tell me it gets better. I’m all out of positive thoughts at the moment.