<p>🎙 <strong>Episode Title</strong>: <em>Relationships + Chronic Illness (with Semi)</em></p><p><strong>Podcast</strong>: <em>Chronically Planned with Shedrica Shant’e</em><br /><strong>Episode Type</strong>: Guest Conversation | Chronic Illness, Relationships, Mental Health</p><p><strong>Episode Description / Show Notes</strong>:</p><p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>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:</p><p>🧡 How chronic illness affects dating and long-term partnerships<br />💔 The grief of losing friendships when your energy changes<br />💬 Why communication, boundaries, and self-awareness are everything<br />🧠 Mental health and the loneliness of invisible illness<br />🌱 The healing power of community with people who <em>get it</em></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>✨ Scripture of the Week:</strong><br /><em>"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."</em> — Galatians 6:2</p><p><strong>🔗 Resources &amp; Links Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><p>📞 Book a free Clarity Call with Shedrica: <a href="https://chronicallyplanned.com/shop/claritycall" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Clarity Call</a></p></li><li><p>🎤 Leave a voice note for the podcast: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/Chronicallyplanned" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">speakpipe.com/chronicallyplanned</a></p></li><li><p>📸 Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lupusspeaks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@lupusspeaks</a></p><p><br /></p></li></ul><p><strong>Love this episode?</strong><br />Share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on social with your biggest takeaway.<br />And if you’re navigating your own relationship challenges while living with chronic illness—<strong>let’s talk</strong>.<br />Clarity Calls are open, and I’d love to hear your story and support your next step.</p><p><br />Chronic illness and relationships, lupus dating advice, 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</p><p></p>