The Scaredy Cat - Sharon

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Hi Sharon

I agree with Teri....YOU MUST at least tell medical people that you have HCV.

I am also like Teri in that - I TELL EVERYBODY - that I have HCV.

- If there is the slightest chance I could infect someone, I want to take precautions.

- Plus the word needs to get out there to the general public, so they can get tested.

I have read many polls saying that anywhere from 25 to 70% of people who are infected, dont know that they are.

They may die because HCV progresses so slowly that they may end up with major damage before they get sick.

They might also be infecting others unknowingly....like children.

The more we expose this disease, the more lives we save.

Your husband is right - you have never lost a fight - or you wouldnt be talking with me right now.

This means that you are a winner and one tough cookie.

You dont have to go around being scared and wimpy. Dry your eyes.

The strength is in you to do for yourself, rather than depend on others to do for you.

You have already proved this to yourself over and over and over.

I know its going to be hard to change your attitude, but you must, for your own sake, and the sake of everyone around you.

Your a great person Sharon and you need to show people that, to encourage them to be great people also.

Heres a suggestion -

- Stop signing your posts - 'the scaredy cat from boston'.

- Start signing your posts - 'one hot babe from boston'.

LMAO

I hope that made you smile.

love

don in ks

Hi Don,

Thanks. Everything helps and that was a nice reading. My husband said "Sharon" you have actually never lost a fight in your life. I said your right I never have. So why lose one now. I coming out from under the covers slowly because, my last doctors visit the dr. wanted to get lab results. (this dr. does not know i have hep c, I won't tell him) he's a practioner). I went to the lab with my husband and I looked at the sheet and said what's that checked off their. She said an aids test. I said I don't think so. Just scratch that off and do the rest. She said she couldn't, so I then proceeded to get up and walk right out the door. My husband said are you kidding me, I said he didn't ask for my consent and he sure isn't getting it! That's how bad I am. I mean I look at what the dr. puts on the sheet

like I have an m.d. But I am getting stronger because of my children. I hope the damage isn't that bad, but one never knows right? If my son can do this I "have to do this" you are so right. I am so wrong but i have been in fear my whole life and it's time to let it go. One dr. who knew about the hep c from birth said to me don't you think you have been carrying this burdeon around too long. that's why you are fearful because you don't know. So true. Thanks for listening. Wiping my tears have to be a lunch mom at school for my 10 daughter in an hour. I pray for everyone, promise.

sharon

the big scaredy cat

from Boston