Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 in response to everyone's posts. i also had a problem, with my husband actually, when i first got the symptoms of fibro. he never asked how he could help and wasn't very supportive. we are now seperated (for other reasons) and the other day he called me crying. he had realized how unsupportive he was at that time, and felt really bad. i noticed that he has read my book on the subject and must have realized what i was going through. i was holding some resentment from that. but am glad he apologized. but i have had alot of support otherwise. just wish my mother was around. she died in june, and wasn't around when this started. i know she would have been a great source of support for me. and i miss her so much. anyway, i have realized that noone will really know what you are going through unless of course they have experienced it. that's why having this group is a godsend for us. i hope some of all your family issues can be resolved. but remember, as someone else had said, u are responsible for your happiness. and make sure that you do everything you can to be happy otherwise. because life is too short to dwell on the stupidity and ignorance of others. good day all jerilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Aimee - I stress about upcoming family gatherings too. It's the worst thing we can do because it just makes us flare, therefore decreasing our chances of attending the family event, or feeling well enough to enjoy it if we do go. I've missed family gatherings fairly often. I don't like doing it, but if I don't have the energy to put on a happy face, then it's best if I stay home. That's my take on things. Take care. Jeanne in WI It's frustrating trying to deal with family and the disease. This Easter Sunday isn't going to be easy as my sister will be there as well as my aunts, uncles, father and cousins. I am expected to be there, yet, I am leery. Trying not to get stressed out about this weekend (a trigger for me). I see my family 3 or 4 times a year (at most) and it's not like we live far apart. Any suggestions???? Please post responses for all to see, as I am sure I'm not the only one stressed about this weekend. Thanks, Aimee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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