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Effort Without Improvement - Kristie De Garis

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Chronic illness, meritocracy, and the pressure to do more

Effort Without Improvement Chronic illness, meritocracy, and the pressure to do more Kristie De Garis Jan 28, 2026 102 24 21 Share I don’t write about my health very often. Not because it isn’t central to my life, but because, honestly, I’m still processing it. It isn’t something I’ve reached clarity or closure around. It’s something I’m still thinking through, often in real time. This piece is about effort, belief, and the difficulty of living inside a culture that insists improvement is always possible. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscrib

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