Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 > > i'm raising an eight-year old, max, on my own. he's actually dealt really well with the MS, as he's never known anything else. the rest of my family, not so much. my sister got very angry, then patronized me for a long time (oh, does the little crippled girl want a drink of water?) and then refused to speak to me altogether. everyone else just avoids me. it's sad, but there are enough wonderful people in my life to make up for it. hope things go better with your daughter. > aviva > We surely can learn from our children in the tough times.Clarifying our own values become a real lesson for us.Real friendships and family relationships quickly surface in times of stress.Dealing with our situation is diferent for each of us & is for others in the world-each in his or her own time:)I wish everyone the best on this difficult journey but we WILL make it with each OTHER's help ! God Bless - Ed > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 My parents threw me out of the house when I went there to recuperate from a three week stay in the hospital after my first attack. Said I was faking to get attention though I don't know how someone could fake a spinal tap. I survived because of excellent friends. My family made my life hell. Then many years later my sisters were diagnosed. All my parents could say was " oops. " Today, one sister is bedridden and the other is in a chair. I still get around with help. My life is filled with great people. Life has a way of handing out its own justice. The important thing for me was learning to forgive so that I don't harbor stress in my body. I forgive them but we don't stay in touch. My decision. You have Max. And wonderful people in your life. Lucky, lucky you. > > i'm raising an eight-year old, max, on my own. he's actually dealt really well with the MS, as he's never known anything else. the rest of my family, not so much. my sister got very angry, then patronized me for a long time (oh, does the little crippled girl want a drink of water?) and then refused to speak to me altogether. everyone else just avoids me. it's sad, but there are enough wonderful people in my life to make up for it. hope things go better with your daughter. > aviva > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 my story in this regard-- I just have a boyfriend and a couple of friends who stuck by me after the MS started. My only sibling went running for the hills when she heard the news and several long-term friends also seemed to disappear from my life after I got ill. I can count the number of people in my life on less than one hand--but at least they are good people whom I trust. I have no kids. My parents died before I got ill. > > i'm raising an eight-year old, max, on my own. he's actually dealt really well with the MS, as he's never known anything else. the rest of my family, not so much. my sister got very angry, then patronized me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 > > > > i'm raising an eight-year old, max, on my own. he's actually dealt really well with the MS, as he's never known anything else. the rest of my family, not so much. my sister got very angry, then patronized me > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 > > > > i'm raising an eight-year old, max, on my own. he's actually dealt really well with the MS, as he's never known anything else. the rest of my family, not so much. my sister got very angry, then patronized me > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 what crab drugs are you on and your sisters do you use ldn and cancel out soy, dairy, meats, wheat etc Subject: Re: kids and ms To: mscured Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 11:33 AM > > > > i'm raising an eight-year old, max, on my own. he's actually dealt really well with the MS, as he's never known anything else. the rest of my family, not so much. my sister got very angry, then patronized me for a long time (oh, does the little crippled girl want a drink of water?) and then refused to speak to me altogether. everyone else just avoids me. it's sad, but there are enough wonderful people in my life to make up for it. hope things go better with your daughter. > > aviva > > > > Lydia, you have a wonderful attitude. It's no fun having this disease and the ones you expect to give you emotional support turn on you. Mind decided that I was a drug addicted lesbian, neither of which is true but it satisfied them as it was easier for them to accept. My sister developed a deteriorating disk, which is common as we age and my father and brothers were so concerned and helpful towards her. Haven't talked with her or my youngest brother in over 5 years. I'm trying to completely forgive them but it's a day by day process. Yes, life and God DO hand out justice. I've become satisfied with who I am and what I've done in my life and know that any errors on my part have been forgiven by those who mean the most. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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