It seems to me that the majority of people with CFS (and chronic illness in general) dabble in creative pursuits. I suppose that, in an attempt to feel productive, we must be creative about coming up with things we ARE able to do despite our symptoms and fatigue. That is a challenge. While we may feel unable to contribute anything meaningful that the rest of the world validates as such, following some sort of creative pursuit, no matter how small, can help us feel that we are not just taking up space. And at the same time it nurtures and comforts our souls of course.
Buying something that a CFS sufferer has make or created, is a wonderful way of validating their existence and showing them that what they CAN offer does make a contribution to the world.
Does anyone know of any online markets or communities specifically for CFS artists and crafters? It would be great to have all of them in one place, wouldn’t it?
Svea
