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[Guest guest]

This is an interesting subject. I have had the virus for over 30 years but

wasn't properly diagnosed until recently. I did tell family and friends and

their reactions were varied. Today a 5 month relationship with a man ended

because he can't accept my disease and the days I just feel like shit. That is

an example of someone who just doesn't care enough to stick during the bad times

as well as the good. I think whatever works best for you is best. I am not

ashamed of my hcv, but I don't broadcast it either. There is very little info

out there for the public about hcv. lisa

lonleyheart757 wrote:Thanks Alan.

Naomi

> Naomi, I was up front and told all of my friends and family I had

> hcv. All of them were very supportive for me. I would think that

if

> any of your friends rejected you because of hcv then they were not

> true friends. I think people get scared because they do not have

any

> knowelege of this virus. Anyway that was my experience and most of

> my friends I have known for 25-30 years.

>

> These are just my own thoughts.

> -----Alan.

It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the

support you need with us.

If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click

the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/

Happy Posting

[Guest guest]

My relationship ended the same way. Now I dont want to meed anyone,

b/c it hurts too much.

I agree with you, there is very little info and very little support

out there.

> > Naomi, I was up front and told all of my friends and family I

had

> > hcv. All of them were very supportive for me. I would think

that

> if

> > any of your friends rejected you because of hcv then they were

not

> > true friends. I think people get scared because they do not have

> any

> > knowelege of this virus. Anyway that was my experience and most

of

> > my friends I have known for 25-30 years.

> >

> > These are just my own thoughts.

> > -----Alan.

>

>

>

> It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you

have found the support you need with us.

>

> If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our

group, just click the link--

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/

>

> Happy Posting

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele!

Welcome to the group! That is so great that you are on your way to

getting the body you WANT! That is fantastic! Do you live close to

your grandchildren? My mom lives 30 minutes from me, which is 'too

far from her grandchildren'...haha.

I check this site everyday and I try to keep up with the posts, not

too many lately. Everyone must be Christmas Shopping!

What you said in your intro hit me like a ton of bricks.. " You cant

fix what you dont acknowledge " ...I have heard that before but it just

really did something to me today. Thanks so much for saying that...I

just need to figure out what I am not acknowledging..haha.

I live in Atlanta, Tx...not Austin....that city is pretty big! We

have about 5700 people here in this small town...We have a

WalMart...that's about it. Well, take care and have a great weekend!

>

> Hi All,

> I, too, happened upon 's podcasts, and have worked my way

> through all the episodes, then joined this group and worked my way

> through all the posts. Whew!!! I don't like the feeling of having

> missed something, I guess.

> I am 56 y/o, married 35 years, with three grown children and

two

> wonderful grands.

> I have struggled with weight issues for about 30 years, and

> around the third or fourth episode, I had a huge lighbulb moment.

I

> realized for the very first time that my weight issues began when

my

> husband started traveling for business! As his traveling has

> increased (time away from home), so has my weight. The more he is

> home, the better I am. This was HUGE for me, as you can't fix what

> you haven't acknowledged. He has been taking 2 to 3 week business

> trips in the last few years, and this year has been home only one

or

> two weeks per month. I realized that I am okay during the day, but

> eat in the evenings when I'm missing him and sitting in our home

> alone. Although I cannot fix the work thing, I CAN fix how I deal

> with it.

> I hate the scale, and prefer to watch myself melt by the

sizes

> of clothing that I will toss out when they are too large to wear.

I

> take scale setbacks very badly, and they sabotage me. I am

> exercising almost daily, and LOVE Sansone's Walk Away the

> Pounds Express DVDs. I am doing 3 and 4 miles a day, as well as

> walking my dog 2 miles each morning--and also doing weight-bearing

> and floor exercises alternate days.

> My intention is to return to being slim, fit and healthy for

> the last half of my life. My dream self is a size 6, and I love

> hiking and swimming and camping. I love chasing around with my

> grandkids, and keeping so busy that I actually fall into bed every

> night for a blissful sleep.

> Thanks, , for helping me work out my weight loss inside

> out, and settle this weight " thing " once and for EVER!!

> Cheers,

> Michele

> P.S. , I live in a town of 1000 in Illinois, so Austin TX

> doesn't sound so small to me! ;-)

>

[Guest guest]

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trouble lately, so my computer time is much more limited (and interrupted).

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wrote: I check

this site everyday and I try to keep up with the posts, not

too many lately. Everyone must be Christmas Shopping!

Kim

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group! I am so glad you found the show, and delighted that

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out.

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[Guest guest]

I wish I could also say this is my first group. But I have blogged and

promised and swore that this was it!!! But time after time I have

failed.. I also feel that these podcasts from are a God send.. I

am listening to about two a day to catch up but i feel I am getting

therapy sessions each time.. I mean how could this lady know so much

about me and my though patterns. I thought I was the only crazy one

that thought this way... LOL..

Well I am happy to have found this and look forward to the

encouragement and this time I wont put a timeline.. But I know these

extra 60lbs that have come on my body the past 10 years will be

gone!!! Good Luck to everyone...

JENN

MOM OF 3 in CT