Posted by Gabbix2 on December 18, 2002, at 14:51:24
In reply to Re: What I want from Santa ... » Willow, posted by Dinah on December 17, 2002, at 23:03:13
this is no pat, response.
Dinah, I think everyone here and I mean everyone needs to be reminded how bloody courageous we are every single day of our lives.I've heard it said from people who've had cancer, and then later depression that the depression was more difficult.
Rarely do we get an acknowledgement of just how much we fight every day to do things that others take for granted, that we may not be enduring a tragedy tangible to others. but this disease causes the same chemical changes and feelings of loss and devastation that would occur if we were.
Not having a "knowable" battle makes it more frightening not less, we don't get to see the 'end'; or sometimes we are teased with it just to have the illness reappear.With rare exceptions don't get the accolades, the 'verbal medals for bravery, that other illnesses inspire.
I think you need reminding of just how courageous you are, it becomes such an average day, its easy to forget.
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