Hello, Adversity

Hello, Adversity

How (Not) to Be Resilient, Part 1

A countdown of what didn’t work on my resilience journey. Mostly humorous. Occasionally cringe.

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Chris Anselmo
Oct 23, 2024
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Captain Picard from Star Trek face-palming. He is wearing a red and black uniform.
A feeling I know all too well.

Every week, I share resilience strategies that have helped me on my rare disease journey. Over the last fifteen years, I have become, reluctantly, an expert on how to navigate a life of hardship.

How did I learn these strategies? Although you’re probably tempted to think, “That Chris — he’s always been wise beyond his years,…

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