Quarantining from my wife for more than 18 days, I learned a lot about myself.

On a day with too much -- a near accident, an ear infection, my inability to keep up with household chores, I hit a threshold and broke down.

Falling apart I was able to lead myself back to self-compassion.

Because it is a practice, I could remember to shine the cleansing light of kindness on myself and remember that tomorrow is a new day and I can begin again then.

I'm Annette Leonard, speaker, coach, and sick person who believes that my illnesses do not define me. If health is the absence of disease and wellness is the presence of wholeness, then no matter what your disease status, we can work toward your wellness, your wholeness.

Whether or not you are ever "healthy" on paper, you can be well. Join me and others on the path back to wholeness at AnnetteLeonard.com. Whether you are a person experiencing chronic illness or are someone who loves or serves people with chronic illness I have great resources here on this channel or on my website for you.