helping my family understand

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Maybe I am being sensitive. Maybe they are going through the same

pain I am. I am not sure my family sees or feels the true impact I am

going through. Last weekend was great, went to a party, my husband

and I even went out afterward to have a few drinks, it was great. I

took a long vacation weekend for the holiday to have a great time. I

spent 2 of those days in bed out of 4. I felt as though I was going

to die. Now reality has set in. I cant be the person I was,

entertaining, going and going, taking care of everyone, thats what I

am , I am the care taker. So for 2 days, I have cried. Yep feeling

pretty sorry for myself. My daughter..22..her and her son live with

us, as well as my oldest daugther 23 and her 2 daughters and my 17

year old son. They dont get it, they dont understand how one day I am

rattling pots and pans and the next I am devastated. I was diagnosed

in Febuary and so far it is still not under control. I filed for FMLA

today at work to protect the days I am out. How do I get them to see.

My oldest does to a point, she is in school and going for her nurse

practioners degree. She tries to explain to them. My youngest

daughter will be graduating this next may with her degree in

Kineseology, she is going to be a coach and history teacher. Is there

an article out there ? I would appreciate any adviced. Its hard

enough when reality hits you head on...and your alone..or at least I

feel alone. Today...Pity Party