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Be Brave Playlist

One of my coping mechanisms for dealing with chronic illness is music. Not playing it or singing thankfully for those around me but just listening. Here is some of my favorite songs to listen to in doctor's offices, the hospital. or just when I am struggling with life. And yes I am super cheese and have a playlist on my phone called "Be Brave"

1. Brave By Sara Bareilles - You had to have known this would be on there since the title of my playlist is be brave, since sometimes we all need a reminder.

2. Superhereos by The Script - I love how this song is all about turning pain in to power and how everything you fight through makes you stronger.

3. Stand By You by Rachel Platten- No surprise that Rachel Platten will be making this list multiple times. This is like the anthem of spoonie friendships, a reminder that even when it feels like you are going through hell it will be okay as long as you have someone by your side.

4. Her Diamonds by Rob Thomas- First off he wrote this song about his wife who has a Lupus like autoimmune disease (possibly Sjogren's? my note not an actual fact). It perfectly captures what waking up to the morning stiffness and pain feels like "it's funny how the night can make you blind"

5. Little Light by Rachel Platten- This song perfectly captures what it feels like to be going through a tough time. It mentions feeling older than you are and how the little stuff doesn't always matter but you just need a bright spot to get you through.

6. Fight Song by Rachel Platten- (I told you she would be on here a lot) How could a chronic illness play list be complete with out this song? My favorite line in it is "I don't really care if no one else believes cause I have still got a lot of fight left in me!"

7. Be Okay By Oh Honey- I just like how upbeat this song is. It always reminds me to look at all the good things I have in life and that everything is going to turn out okay.

8. Young Blood by Bea Miller- This song reminds you that sometimes life sucks but you always have the power to make it a little better and I am still young an have a lot of time left for good.

9. Fighter by Gym Class Heroes- A song I only recently discovered but a new favorite for sure. My favorite line is "Gonna live life till we're dead.Give me scars, give me pain"

10. Flares by The Script- This song reminds you that even when you feel like you are all alone there are people out there who care about you and will stand by your side.


Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    Thank you!!!!! I'm adding this playlist...I use music to cope too, and I'm excited to listen!

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  2. Team MurphySeptember 13, 2016 at 2:05 AM

    LOVE Rachel Patten too. Been going through your playlist tonight and really love 'Flares' - also thought I'd suggest one for you... B.o.B - Both of Us ft. Taylor Swift. Let me know what you think. (:

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