Sharing When it's Personal takes Courage
I very seldom if ever talk about myself and those 'secrets' you keep secret because you don't want anyone to think less of you. Maybe it has something to do with how I was raised and it was just NOT okay to be sick.....so you just went on with living and not talking about it.
I have learned so much since then and I see how brave others are in sharing journey's that are hard and for some periods of time crippling. I know how hard it is on You as the person dealing with issues and having no outlet to share those feelings of hopelessness and loss at times and then the days where you are once again unstoppable until the next time. I guess I thought today is the day I step up to the plate and get some extra courage. And maybe, just maybe that extra bit of courage it takes to do this will touch someone else and they will know they are not alone.
I know how this feels and my heart goes out to anyone who has or is suffering from anything that interferes with life as most know it. My own disease is complicated and rare and I do get some remission time which can last for 3,2 or 11/2 years. There is severe pain that goes with this and you have to treat yourself real special and take the breaks you need. Bravery here is not recommended unless it involves taking your pain medication.
I guess what has prompted me today is because my shortest remission time has come to an end and it saddened me to big crocodile tears. Got that out of the way and thought HOW AM I GOING TO, CAN I DO IT AGAIN? I can, I will, and so can anyone else who has serious afflictions. You can have one pity party a week when it's really bad and that's okay, just keep it short. I just did mine (crocodile tears) and my attitude pills are kicking in! :) So, Take your attitude pills breathe deep and remember YOU do make a difference! You do Count!
I love WA for that wonderful escape it offers me and the learning tools and showing me how I can share with others. I love WA for offering me honest, sincere people who give you feedback and comments that can help you grow. Here is a place that everyone, young, older, healthy, those dealing with health issues and those choosing to Retire the Retirement can make a difference in their own financial futures and for anyone they share not only WA but their passions as well.
Passive income is something that far too many are not familiar with or think it is stuffing envelopes or taking surveys. Hard core recruiting and the hustle of sales is aggressive. I am so fortunate to have found Passive. It is the perfect fit.
On ending this today I would like to add that those you may know or you know of who suffer and often in silence are not ever looking for sympathy. Empathy and Understanding and homemade chicken soup is all that is required. :) Everyday in someone's life tragedy or a basket of lemons have just been dumped on their door step. Always remember we are all struggling with something. For someone, somewhere they could be going through more. Don't point fingers and don't assume you know.
Thank you my WA community for letting me share this and if you are reading it then I hit the submit button. I rock!! :) :)
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Merry, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain and suffering. Your willingness and strength to talk about it, is both awesome and inspiring. Truly I wish you complete recovery and hope.
--Fran
Thank you Fran I really appreciate your thoughts. Hope I still have and a lot of fight left. I just keep saying " I don't have time for this silliness so let's get this fixed my angels" :):) Far too much to accomplish. My excitement for what I know I can hopefully accomplish here and such support makes it all more bearable. Thanks again Fran
I also suffer every day with pain and am probably one of the 'hidden minority' because my conditions are not visible. Some days it is a battle but I will continue to keep on pushing myself forward. Good luck to you :)
Hi Jude. I am sorry to hear that. We have an inner strength that when needed most we can pull from Jude and a determination to have a be more. WA is the perfect fit. I wish you the very best too and stay in touch. We can encourage each other.
Thank you Liz. I am staying positive and am determined not to be beat by some silly disease! It will be, I know it will. I just don't have time to be sick. :):)
It's these times that it's nice to have someone to share the burden with even thought the other person may never understand but can be there for you....
Yes, just being able to voice it does something so totally liberating. Thank you for sharing and your understanding. So appreciated.
I can relate to this on many levels. I didn't like to share when I was younger. We'd been taught that it accomplishes little more than judgement to share. When the kiddos came along it made me sick to my stomach to think I could teach them self hatred inadvertently. I've since changed I do still have things that aren't discussed simply because I'm not in charge of my emotions surrounding the subject, but I'm improving with it every day
Thank you for sharing that. We are much alike in that we have that fight and courage to keep trying and show our children they can have whatever they want if they keep trying hard enough. I am so happy to be able to improve on those things, like you, were taught. Takes so much to rise above and improve. I am pretty fortunate to have met you here. Tks.
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I think many of us suffer from something and think if we share it people will find us weird or weak or something else! That is so not true! I also suffer from something, but you would never know it! I take medication and that helps tremendously! My husband and my kids are probably the only ones that can tell when I am not taking medication that I suffer from this! Before I was diagnosed, it was pretty bad! It was like night and day difference after I was diagnosed and went on medicine! I am still hoping I will be able to find an all natural way to handle this so I don't have to continue with the medicine! Good luck to you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank you Denise for sharing your thoughts. So right on target!