tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10328785.post114141955334970449..comments2023-10-06T08:24:22.963-04:00Comments on Rayne's World: MS is a great excuse for putting myself first.Jaymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749464046090480430noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10328785.post-1144683580990740292006-04-10T11:39:00.000-04:002006-04-10T11:39:00.000-04:00Those who have "dropped like flies" are fearful of...Those who have "dropped like flies" are fearful of MS. It has a long, scary, medical-type name. And you undoubtedly were diagnosed when you were quite ill and frightened, yourself. And remember, as yet there is no cure. They are afraid you are DYING, and withdraw to protect themselves from further loss. Just like they do for friends and family with cancer.<BR/><BR/>When you have learned to control the symptoms, including depression, they will see you differently. Some will look up to you, as silly as that may sound. (Still does to me, but hey, it's what happened.) I was diagnosed when I turned 40. The very next month, actually. It is quite common in women of European descent, especially Irish, Scottish and Nordic. Fits you to the t.<BR/><BR/>Then they will return, little by little. It will be interesting, and gratifying, and a little bit of a roller-coaster ride. Some, most likely your children, will be furious at you for "getting MS." How dare you deprive them of their healthy, do-all mother!<BR/><BR/>Grieve, grieve and grieve some more. It's early and you are entitled. Tonight's tears will wash clean tomorrow's smiles.<BR/><BR/>I expect you'll manage.pbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568681879593734160noreply@blogger.com