I used to think of my body as a traitor, like it was actively trying to ruin my life. Now I see it more like a really, really old car that needs constant maintenance. There was a period where I was actively bargaining with my body, making deals like "If you just let me get through this ONE THING, I swear I'll rest after.". Now it’s more like… appreciation for the stubbornness, the sheer will to keep going despite everything. I used to picture my immune system as this elite army, but really it's more like a bunch of toddlers with butter knives, occasionally stabbing the right target by accident. Now, I just try to keep them fed and rested; seems to help.