Have dreams and strive for them!

[Guest guest]

Hi all

It's taken me a long time to like myself again since being diagnosed. Even

though I am chronically ill.. I have dreams and I'm not going to let my physical

problems stop me from striving for them!

I'd like to get another degree, travel and maybe start a blog. I once thought,

do I have to give that up? No, I don't. It's imperative for me to have goals,

big and small.

What might change with the realities of my chronic illness is the path and

timing. As I try to reach for these stars, I must appreciate the ground I stand

on. I've realized that some of the answers and happiness I've been looking for I

already had. A small group of good friends and family and good doctors. It just

took me a while to grieve my old life to truly see my new one.

I know everyone here understands and thank you for listening to me.