My entry For 5 Minute Freewrite: Monday - Prompt: chronic
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 [Source](https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/trevis-gleason-life-with-multiple-sclerosis/living-with-a-chronic-disease-is-full-time-work/) Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a man named James. James was known for his kind heart and his love for adventure. However, he was also struggling with a chronic illness. Despite his best efforts to ignore it, the illness always seemed to slow him down and prevent him from doing the things he loved. One day, James decided enough was enough. He was determined to find a cure for his chronic illness, so he set out on a journey to seek the help of a wise healer. He traveled far and wide, facing many challenges along the way, but he was determined to find a cure. Finally, after many months of searching, James reached the healer's hut at the top of a mountain. The healer listened to James' story and told him that the cure for his chronic illness was not to be found in a potion or a pill, but rather within himself. Confused, James asked the healer to explain. The healer explained that the key to overcoming his chronic illness was to change his perspective. Instead of viewing his illness as a burden, he needed to see it as an opportunity to grow stronger and appreciate the little things in life. James was skeptical at first, but he decided to give it a try. He started to focus on the good things in his life and found joy in the smallest things, like a beautiful sunset or the sound of birds singing. Over time, James noticed that his chronic illness was not bothering him as much as before. He was able to do the things he loved again and was filled with a new sense of hope and happiness. Years went by, and James' chronic illness never fully disappeared, but he no longer let it control his life. From that day on, James lived happily ever after, spreading his message of hope and joy to all who would listen. And whenever someone asked him how he overcame his chronic illness, he would simply say, "I found the cure within myself." We are the cure for every illness we are suffering, that's the conclusion we can get from this story.