Guest guest Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Brat, my Brat, I know how you feel. You are so sick, tired, and worried, and these bozos treat it like a comedic moment. Not to take their side or anything, but this is how most men deal with bad news...they go into denial, get jovial and try to treat the whole thing like they would with a pal...make fun of it and it won't hurt them. Little boys do that all the time. Like my mother always said, the difference between men and wine is that wine matures. I remember when my mother's nephrologist was dx'd with prostate cancer and began treatment for it. His whole attitude toward his patients changed dramatically. They suddenly became PEOPLE, and not case files or medical problems. His practice improved to the point where there was a year long waiting list to get in to see him. He survived and is doing well, but he still treats his patients like real people. Sometimes, it takes a major blow to the gut for men to get it, and sometimes even that isn't enough. You take it easy, kiddo, know that we are with you in spirit. I wish I was there to give you a little hug, a nice soft massage, and sing you to sleep. I had to do that all night last night for my twelve year old. Funny how they revert to babies when they're sick, isn't it? He has a virus, sore throat, fever, achey, etc. Just wants to curl up on my bed and share the wealth. LOL I'm pooped from being up most of the night with juice, meds, reassuring him that he wasn't dying, etc. Men. Geez. Rest all you can, don't talk to those bozos for a while, and think as pleasant thoughts as you can visualize. THAT can get you through when other stuff can't. Loving hugs, MM ((((((((((Brat))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Brat, my Brat, I know how you feel. You are so sick, tired, and worried, and these bozos treat it like a comedic moment. Not to take their side or anything, but this is how most men deal with bad news...they go into denial, get jovial and try to treat the whole thing like they would with a pal...make fun of it and it won't hurt them. Little boys do that all the time. Like my mother always said, the difference between men and wine is that wine matures. I remember when my mother's nephrologist was dx'd with prostate cancer and began treatment for it. His whole attitude toward his patients changed dramatically. They suddenly became PEOPLE, and not case files or medical problems. His practice improved to the point where there was a year long waiting list to get in to see him. He survived and is doing well, but he still treats his patients like real people. Sometimes, it takes a major blow to the gut for men to get it, and sometimes even that isn't enough. You take it easy, kiddo, know that we are with you in spirit. I wish I was there to give you a little hug, a nice soft massage, and sing you to sleep. I had to do that all night last night for my twelve year old. Funny how they revert to babies when they're sick, isn't it? He has a virus, sore throat, fever, achey, etc. Just wants to curl up on my bed and share the wealth. LOL I'm pooped from being up most of the night with juice, meds, reassuring him that he wasn't dying, etc. Men. Geez. Rest all you can, don't talk to those bozos for a while, and think as pleasant thoughts as you can visualize. THAT can get you through when other stuff can't. Loving hugs, MM ((((((((((Brat))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Never knew anyone else got horse or raspy. I do, even when I'm especially tired. It's one of the signs I'm in for a rough time. Hope you are feeling better! Deb > I don't know how many of the rest of you get the raspy voice when you sick, but when I get sick, my voice gets raspier and with the problems with my breathing and lungs it gets worse. My father and boyfriend think it's sooooo fucken funny to " mock " me and talk like that when they talk to me on the phone. I just hung up on Elton. I feel crummy and all this stuff that is going on with my lungs and kidneys is scaring the hell out me. I don't need that shit. I just asked him why he found that so funny and did he think I talked like that because I wanted to? Did he think I wouldn't talk " normal " if I could?? He called back and apologized, but to the machine, Ididn't pick it up. I've got to wait a few before I can call him back. It just hurts my feelings sooo bad. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Men are pigs. Raspy voices are hot! Feel better Brat. > I don't know how many of the rest of you get the raspy voice when you sick, but when I get sick, my voice gets raspier and with the problems with my breathing and lungs it gets worse. My father and boyfriend think it's sooooo fucken funny to " mock " me and talk like that when they talk to me on the phone. I just hung up on Elton. I feel crummy and all this stuff that is going on with my lungs and kidneys is scaring the hell out me. I don't need that shit. I just asked him why he found that so funny and did he think I talked like that because I wanted to? Did he think I wouldn't talk " normal " if I could?? He called back and apologized, but to the machine, Ididn't pick it up. I've got to wait a few before I can call him back. It just hurts my feelings sooo bad. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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