Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 How very true. It is a frightening thought especially when you find out you have a chronic disease that could disable you. I live with that trapped feeling everyday. I know exactly what you mean. And yes, alot of men are that position just by the traditional role of the man of the house. hugs, Debra V. Subject: Re: A New Man!-- To To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:02 PM Think about it though Debra, you and I are both the sole support for our family, we are basically doing the " males " job of the family and carrying our small corner of the world entirely on our shoulders. Having to be the sole support of me and my kids for the past 10 years has definatley made me more understanding of men who support their family. When I was married and we both worked I never experienced a feeling of being trapped in a job or the fear of what would happen if something happened to me and I couldn't work or I lost my job for an extended period of time. Being a single parent, I had been able to get a glimpse of what most men probably have to deal with a lot more and the different pressures it puts on you. lisa n. > > From: Loest > Subject: Re: A New Man! > To: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008, 11:21 AM > > > > > > > <---Is one of the men in the group, numbers wise Fibromyalgia does > have a higher number of women but like other syndromes does not > discriminate regarding gender, age, or ethnic origin. > > Men tend to make up about 5-10% of Fibromyalgia suffers. > > Real numbers are inaccurate since men are taught to, " Take it like a > man " and end up not seeking medical attention. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ ____________ ___ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile. yahoo.com/ ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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