Is it your responsibility to educate others?

Hello everyone,

How are you doing?

Living with a chronic illness can often feel like carrying a lot on your shoulders, and explaining your condition to others can be an extra weight. Some people see this as a chance to raise awareness, hoping that by sharing, they can build more understanding around chronic conditions. For others, though, it feels unfair, why should people already managing a health problem also bear the responsibility of educating everyone else? 😔

While there are NHS campaigns and public health messages, it’s still common for people to feel misunderstood or have to explain their condition in daily situations, from friends and family to colleagues or even healthcare providers. Some of us may feel like sharing our experiences could help others understand, while others feel it shouldn’t have to come from patients who are just trying to get through each day.

How do you feel about it? Do you feel a responsibility to educate others, or do you think this awareness should come from society as a whole, without putting pressure on individuals with chronic illnesses?

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Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Take care,
Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼