Resilience Redefined
A New Perspective on Chronic Illness
5 min readDec 18, 2023
In his book, ‘The Wounded Storyteller,’ sociologist Arthur Frank challenges the common narrative of overcoming illness, suggesting that these stories often neglect the reality of ongoing struggle. He proposes understanding these experiences as narratives of chaos and confusion, shifting the focus from a simple return to health to a continuous process of adaptation.