When I began my blog last October it was most definitely a selfish endeavor. I wanted (and needed) a space of my own to vent, process, absorb and share what my life with Fibromyalgia is all about. Since the birth of my blog, I have had a personal awakening and now understand that I am so much more than what Fibromyalgia has taken away from me. Writing about my experiences has given me back the control that I let FM take away from me so many years ago. I have become more accepting of how my life has changed and more hopeful for what my future holds. The best part of my blog though has been … [Read more...]
You Do Not Need to Have Fibromyalgia to be My Friend
You do not need to have Fibromyalgia to be my friend, you only need to have compassion. You do not need to have Fibromyalgia to understand me, it is okay if we are different. You do not need to have Fibromyalgia to sympathize with my pain, but I do ask that you have patience. You do not need to have Fibromyalgia to walk beside me, but you may need to learn a new pace. You do not need to have Fibromyalgia to be my friend, real friendship knows no boundaries. Tara & Bella couldn't be more different, and yet their friendship couldn't be more real. Watch this video about them. It will … [Read more...]
Weddings Make Me Nostalgic
I am flying to Hawaii tomorrow to attend the wedding of one of my best friends from high school. Kim & I have been friends for nearly 25 years, and her approaching wedding has made me very reflective and nostalgic about our friendship and our youth. It has also made me realize how much I have changed and how much Fibromyalgia has forced me to change. Kim and I met in high school. We had an English class together. I was a serious and studious student, sitting in the front row, taking notes, and hanging on to Mr. Gordon’s every word (partly because I secretly wanted to marry him). Kim … [Read more...]