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I am a bug saver.

June 26, 2019 by Erin Hunter in chronic illness, writing

I am a bug saver. If I feel a creepy, crawly, long-legged thing making its way up my skin I don’t swat. I don’t slap at it. I don’t curse or scream. I simply say “hello” and gently guide it off of me.

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June 26, 2019 /Erin Hunter
chronic illness, multiple sclerosis, rethink, mobility
chronic illness, writing
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