If chronic illness has left you feeling disconnected from or betrayed by your body, rebuilding that relationship feels complicated. Explore how body grief, redefining health, tuning into your body, and practicing self-compassion can all help you begin to rebuild trust. 

Living with a chronic illness fundamentally changes your relationship with your body. This article explores the first step toward rebuilding a more peaceful body relationship: understanding why it feels so difficult in the first place. Learn how body betrayal, cultural messages, and healthism shape body image.