Relationships, Boundaries and Dating with Chronic Illness (with Semi)

Episode Title: Relationships + Chronic Illness
(with Semi)


Podcast: Chronically Planned with Shedrica
Shant’e
Episode Type: Guest Conversation | Chronic
Illness, Relationships, Mental Health


Episode Description / Show Notes:


What does love look like when you’re living with a chronic
illness? What about friendship, family dynamics, or even the
relationship you have with yourself?


In today’s honest and unfiltered conversation, I’m joined by my
good friend Semi to unpack the complexities of maintaining
healthy relationships while navigating the daily realities of
chronic illness.


Whether you're living with lupus, another invisible illness, or
just trying to understand how to better support someone who is,
this episode offers an emotional, insightful look into:


How chronic illness affects dating and long-term
partnerships
The grief of losing friendships when your energy changes
Why communication, boundaries, and self-awareness are
everything
Mental health and the loneliness of invisible illness
The healing power of community with people who get it


This episode is a longer one—but it’s worth every minute. It’s
real, raw, and filled with reminders that you’re not alone in
this journey.


Scripture of the Week:
"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the
law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2


Resources & Links Mentioned:




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friendship with chronic illness, boundaries with lupus, chronic
illness self-worth, grief and invisible illness, emotional health
with chronic disease, relationships and chronic pain, lupus
mental health support, healing community chronic illness