welcome /self-confidence

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welcome ,

I am Cathleen from Arkansas. I am about to turn 50 on

September 19. I am married to a wonderful man who is so

loving and helpful to me.

I grew up in Texas and was constantly called a bull in the

china closet, clumsy and even stupid because I walked funny

and tripped a lot. I had zero self confindence most of my

life. When I was finally diagnosed in 1997 after two

missed diagnosis I was thrilled. No more feeling stupid and

for the first time I wasn't feeling like I was crazy.

So many times in muy adult years I felt like I was losing my

mind because so many times doctors told me the problems

were all in my head and now I had a name for what was wrong

with me.

About a year after I was diagnosed I found out quite by

accident that in my family there were lots of great aunts

and cousins with CMT but since they were all in Florida we

didn't know this.

Just knowing what I have boosted my confindence, I am not

crazy, I am not stupid but I am still a bull in the china

closet and at least I know why now.

This group has taught me a lot and thanks to Gretchen

I have learned a lot about what is going on with reasearch.

Through others you will learn how they cope and get good

ideas. I know you will enjoy it here.

Cathleen