Patient vs. person identity
In 2015, I attended the Cleveland Clinic chronic rehabilitation program. We did some group therapy and when I introduced myself to the group, I introduced myself as a patient and not a person. Up to that point I didn't realize I was letting my diagnosis be my identity until the doctor pointed it out. The light bulb came on and sparked the journey to find who I really am. I was so wrapped up in my illness, I had lost my purpose. #therapy #purpose I knew that laying in bed o