tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2829385758276244222.post3528942361644679174..comments2013-01-10T10:01:04.614-08:00Comments on At Least I Have My Health...: About Me.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2829385758276244222.post-59349275806990141762013-01-10T10:01:04.614-08:002013-01-10T10:01:04.614-08:00Hi Candice,
I wrote you a comment shortly a...Hi Candice,<br /><br /> I wrote you a comment shortly after I read your comment on warm socks - I wasn't quite as up on it as I thought. I think I have the hang of it now.<br /><br /> I can relate to what is happening, I had a hard time in the beginning because I didn't know what was going on - I felt as if I was a innocent victim sideswiped by RA but had no idea what it was all about. I wish I had had someone who had had it for a while to talk to about it, could reassure me that some things were fairly normal or that I needed to check with the doc. To be honest, the docs weren't a lot of help - this was 1970 and most of the time they just told women they were depressed and needed a hobby. They seemed to dismissed what we were feeling. Fortunately things are different now.<br /> It can't be easy with a small child who depends on you, my heart goes out to you. I chose not to have children mainly because I am not a kid person, nor is my husband. I hope you find much joy with her and be able to do things with her.<br /> If at any time you want to write and tell me what's happening, please feel free to do so - that is why we are all writing blogs and want to be there for others. I also encourage you to continue with your blog - it doesn't have to be profound or earthshaking. It has to be your voice and what you can contribute to the conversation in your own voice. My blog is not necessarily profound or earthshaking, but it helps me understand what is happening in my life and along the way I hope it is of use and benefit to others.<br /> I have written about my Mom's dementia as well - it has definitely affected me, my husband and the RA (I refuse to call it "my RA") a lot. I have also learned from both - there are truly gifts in things that com into our lives.<br />If remember nothing else, remember this - You Are Not Alone! All of us are out here in cyberspace supporting you.<br /><br />Hang in there,<br />LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com