Why I Won’t Talk About My Health with Family and Friends: Bezzy PsA

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When family and friends don’t respond well to what you share about your health journey, it’s disappointing and hurtful. Here’s how I determine my inner circle and respect my own boundaries.

A few months ago, I was caught off guard by someone asking how my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was doing. They had heard my health wasn’t doing great and wanted to check in and offer a recipe for a home remedy. While I appreciated that they cared, I was also surprised they knew about my flare-up: I generally don’t discuss my health with family and friends.

It sounds a little ironic, considering I write about my experiences living with PsA. But hear me out: It’s so much easier to share about my life with PsA with a community that “gets it” than to talk about my health with those who don’t understand.

Even though family and friends are often the first place we turn to for support, this group isn’t always the most empathetic. For this reason, I’ve decided to keep my health details private, aside from a few close loved ones.

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