Re: How different are people towards you?

[Guest guest]

Geri,

No one is different to me because of CMT.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Dear Geri,

I have learned to deal with these type of individuals by stepping

over them. You can do this physically or mentally.

You hold the key to your happiness and it is there for the taking.

Just realize that you are a treasure and don't let anyone disturb

your innermost calm.

We can never change another person's opinion. It seems that the

really closed minded individuals hold onto there opinions even

tighter than most. Probably due to fear.

When others see our resolve to be happy no matter what brand of

crazy that may be attemting to assault us with, it teaches them how

to treat us. We will accept nothing but the very best.

Tammy

[Guest guest]

Thank you Tammy.I think I will read your email every morning! Get my day off to

a good start.

Blessings Geri

[Guest guest]

Sometimes they treat me better and sometimes they don't. Treatment gets better

with age, I also have no problems letting people know I am not a disorder. I

just have one.

[Guest guest]

I find that CMT opens the door for a lot of compassion and generosity

(when I am brave enough to accept it )

At work, I have found that sharing my CMT challenges can open the

door for people to open up about their own challenges, sort of

breaking down the illusions of perfection that our society strives

towards. I hear many stories that would otherwise be kept hidden,

again allowing for connections and empathy.

The one thing I notice that can be difficult, though I think it stems

in my own mind more than anything, is the fragile sense I hear from

others, the idea that I am breakable, though it takes great strength

to get through my day , like I am a glass doll easily shattered.

That is my own personal challenge, how to communicate my needs

without taking on too much. That, and letting people help (I'm an

over-acheiver ).

I remember that no one can read minds and it is my job to educate and

create the world where I want to live. I often feel at a loss around

others with stories of great loss, heartache, or physical

challenges. No one has the answers and all we can work towards is

compassion and shared support.

Take care!

Lenka

[Guest guest]

Hello Lenka,

I read your post and just wanted to let you know I feel you are so right! Thank

you, for taking the time to email us.

Gretchen, thank you too for all your support and the time you put into this

forum...I so admire you!

I hope you all are enjoying the day!

Kay~ From the Beautiful Oregon Coast