tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9160600851714389858.post5557664681894195849..comments2023-04-08T01:06:40.094-07:00Comments on Advocating for Health: The Many Faces of Health & Illness: SpondylolisthesisCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14053233700562337075noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9160600851714389858.post-59230907523568195212011-02-07T14:29:06.448-08:002011-02-07T14:29:06.448-08:00Hello Marilyn, Thank you so much for your message,...Hello Marilyn, Thank you so much for your message, and words of encouragement and support. I truly appreciate that you took the time to read my blog and respond. Obviously, we can relate well to each other .. and i have tremendous compassion for what you deal with everyday. It's not fun, not desired, and like anyone else, we do want to be active members of society, our families and our lives! Period. We do the best we can, and are constantly taught the lesson of "balance," as we must figure out how to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. And, as you said, we often "over do it" when we experience those "good days." I have found it so important to my life and sanity to have at least a few people who truly understand what it's like to live in a body which climbs an uphill battle with everyday that passes. While few in our lives have the compassion we need so desperately, there is most certainly some comfort found thru connections with others like yourself. Please feel free to email me anytime! You may also message me thru catluv.aidpage.com. I hope to hear from you in the future! Blessings of love, laughter and health, BrennaCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053233700562337075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9160600851714389858.post-49173030788885726092011-01-10T01:56:30.496-08:002011-01-10T01:56:30.496-08:00Brenna,You put into words exactly how I feel! I...Brenna,You put into words exactly how I feel! I'm sorry you suffer from chronic pain. So many don't even begin to understand. My husband needs employment & even though the family knows I have a chronic illness, I get remarks like why don't you get a job? They don't know how I would love to get a job!But I know I couldn't handle it. There's no compassion/empathy anywhere around me. I hear I need to.... "get over it." The day/s I do feel close to normal, I overdo it! I can so relate! I'll think of you & I know it will give me strength. I hope you will have one of those "close to normal day/s soon!" Keep blogging! I honestly enjoy!! And love those kittys for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760471780376172004noreply@blogger.com