The Faith !!

[Guest guest]

Hmmm Well I'm not sure I want to get involved in the religion debate ! But anyway,,, when I was 13-14 and my hand just decided it wasn't going to work any more. My parents tried everything, tried all the doctors, had exploratory operations, went to big religious meetings, faith healers, small closed group meetings the works. I had been sent to boarding school that year, my hand had become very weak the year before, but I was still sent away from home. Its strange I have only just realised how heartless this was, I had the air in the brain test, Angiograms and surgery and was always sent back to boarding school !!! Why would my parents do this ?? I had a brother and sister at home..I sure developed a tough side that year that has been very handy down through the years, an old school like that leaves a deep imprint in your life.

Anyway we went to these faith groups and I was always the one made to feel inferior. There were always the accusations that I didn't have enough faith, or the clothes I wore were not suitable ! I mean I was 13 OK ! What am I supposed to be??? So they always had an excuse, always blame the kid.

I have had tradesmen work for me that just come out and tell me I'm a heathen because I am deaf and have NF 2 There is no point in confronting these people, I would be a better person to pray for them, to have some understanding and compassion for those around them less fortunate than them selves.

I think intolerance is the stuff 99% of all wars are made of throughout history. If you take a good impartial look, all religions and cults have someone thats only to ready to ram their beliefs down your throat or invade your country.

Most of us are long term NF2 survivors, and get our FIX of courage from something. I think its morally wrong and maybe persecution to alienate others by their beliefs.

I'm over reacting I hear you all say !!! Well maybe.