u/water_girll

I think I’m having a good day (relative to this hell hole of a situation) among a series of very bad days over the last 1.5+ years. I’m feeling very grateful to live in Chicago where I have access to so many wonderful doctors and specialists. I had a particularly nice appt today with a rheumatologist who looked me straight in the eyes and said I want you to know this is not your fault. It has nothing to do with if you’re sleeping enough or eating the right thing. She said you’re organized and you’re doing everything right.

I really needed to hear that and felt so validated. If anyone else is in Chicago and needs doctor recs I’ve got a ton (endocrinologist, immunologist, acupuncturist, nutrionist, rheumatologist, dermatologist, etc.). Soon to add an allergist to the long list.

I’m a woman in my 30s looking to build an intergenerational friendship with a woman in her 60s–70s. My mom passed away several years ago, and while I’m doing okay, I really miss having a maternal presence in my life—someone to go on walks with,explore restaurants, and occasionally ask for advice from a place of lived experience.

If this resonates with you—or if you know someone who might be interested—please feel free to comment or DM me. We can start with a short walk or a coffee and see if we click.

I’m a woman in my 30s looking to build an intergenerational friendship with a woman in her 60s–70s. My mom passed away several years ago, and while I’m doing okay, I really miss having a maternal presence in my life—someone to go on walks with,explore restaurants, and occasionally ask for advice from a place of lived experience.

If this resonates with you—or if you know someone who might be interested—please feel free to comment or DM me. We can start with a short walk or a coffee and see if we click.