tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post6510877064557940372..comments2023-06-27T08:23:53.639-07:00Comments on I AM NOT DRUNK: DISABILITYAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-16383242313261012622014-04-14T08:32:07.358-07:002014-04-14T08:32:07.358-07:00You have to learn to be kind to yourself. Not an e...You have to learn to be kind to yourself. Not an easy lesson to learn. But easier when you surround yourself with supportive friends xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-55675975036623799272014-04-14T07:49:46.072-07:002014-04-14T07:49:46.072-07:00"It is tough to re-adjust, to accommodate the..."It is tough to re-adjust, to accommodate the changes; to accept that I am not the person that I was, or that I want to be - and to believe that the person that I am now is good enough." EXACTLY what I am struggling with. Mercicorinne belmontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05643056733562111772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-22824889843907322502014-03-23T06:32:29.957-07:002014-03-23T06:32:29.957-07:00Yes, 'differently abled'. I'd forgotte...Yes, 'differently abled'. I'd forgotten about that term. Focus on what you can do, whatever that is. We all face our own challenges and frustrations. The thing is to try and be kind, try and be positive, and try and be happy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-62814633533980655322014-03-23T06:25:17.517-07:002014-03-23T06:25:17.517-07:00You've expressed very well the challenges and ...You've expressed very well the challenges and frustrations of dealing with disability in daily life, and it's inspiring to read your honest reflections. Facing disability at 40 must be very different from most people's experience: although the prevalence of disability is increasing as people live longer, it is a different challenge to reconcile oneself to declining ability in old age. They say that as you enter your fifties you enter a world of illness and disability - not necessarily your own but that of people around you, especially elderly parents. I certainly found it salutary to watch my parents and in laws become progressively more disabled, by stroke, blindness, dementia and disease, and to experience their frustration. <br /><br />Disability campaigners sometimes use the expression 'differently abled', which is a more inclusive idea that recognises that we all have different abilities, and either have or will have some 'dis' -abilities too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778551386965184404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-2724635617696281852014-03-11T07:41:41.902-07:002014-03-11T07:41:41.902-07:00Thank You Lou xThank You Lou xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-44182949209234612622014-03-11T04:18:50.156-07:002014-03-11T04:18:50.156-07:00Brilliant read. You write so well xBrilliant read. You write so well xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545762625910664705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-46455769280365225892014-03-09T03:44:08.806-07:002014-03-09T03:44:08.806-07:00Thanks RPM, I'll try xThanks RPM, I'll try xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-7115940836270419592014-03-09T03:43:43.400-07:002014-03-09T03:43:43.400-07:00Thank You Janet. The frustration is when you want ...Thank You Janet. The frustration is when you want to do more, be more. But I have a huge amount to be grateful for, and appreciate people's positive comments xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-21483907795566709862014-03-08T13:08:24.328-08:002014-03-08T13:08:24.328-08:00Blimey Hanya you write well. Keep 'em coming.Blimey Hanya you write well. Keep 'em coming.richpmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235238906148781474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-49481786689314439082014-03-08T11:45:14.410-08:002014-03-08T11:45:14.410-08:00Dearest Hanya, you continue to be the loyal, lovel...Dearest Hanya, you continue to be the loyal, lovely, kind person you have always been and always will be - and now an inspiration and a help to others, as all these beautiful replies show. KBO as dear James would say! Janet xxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295636756636392939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-74812836315701770702014-03-08T04:33:07.088-08:002014-03-08T04:33:07.088-08:00Thank You John. For your kind words, but for your ...Thank You John. For your kind words, but for your strength, courage, and encouragement. For making me believe, for letting me dare to believe that perhaps I can x Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-31191482113766457962014-03-08T04:29:36.932-08:002014-03-08T04:29:36.932-08:00Thanks Maud. Up and At 'Em.
My fabulous frien...Thanks Maud. Up and At 'Em.<br /><br />My fabulous friends, of which you are one, make it easier for me not to give up xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-16772862497312764752014-03-08T04:25:46.335-08:002014-03-08T04:25:46.335-08:00Hanya, your blog post strikes so many chords in th...Hanya, your blog post strikes so many chords in this household. You have a remarkable ability to articulate concepts of which many of us are acutely aware, but just can't find the words that get the point across. It is ironic that your MS has given you a whole new outlet for your talents. You speak for so many, so keep up the good work! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16905875835422436245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-21656214349319742932014-03-08T03:56:20.945-08:002014-03-08T03:56:20.945-08:00You have the true British "never give up spir...You have the true British "never give up spirit" exactly what put the Great in Great Britain. The same unbreakable spirit which we are remembering 100 years on from 1914. If every person who sits on their backsides and moans about their lot in life had half the setbacks you have had they would have a reason to moan. You<br />are a truly inspirational person who has given a lot to her friends, family and numerous work colleagues over the years I have known you and you continue to do so. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236380847963589281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-31534892242924891262014-03-08T00:23:58.512-08:002014-03-08T00:23:58.512-08:00I have had someone comment that, a work colleague,...I have had someone comment that, a work colleague, there were not being cruel or unkind, just thoughtless and a little bit stupid x<br /><br />I hope people find this helpful. Helpful to gain understanding for those who don't know. For those that sadly do, I hope these posts let them know that they are not alone.<br /><br />Thanks McFontaine xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-19395335932227253662014-03-08T00:19:50.666-08:002014-03-08T00:19:50.666-08:00But you are much much lovelier than most xBut you are much much lovelier than most xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-77602118839928945632014-03-07T23:03:25.383-08:002014-03-07T23:03:25.383-08:00To some of us, you are pretty perfect! ;-) xx To some of us, you are pretty perfect! ;-) xx Freddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533478763555973410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-86689267890119830232014-03-07T18:04:09.680-08:002014-03-07T18:04:09.680-08:00WOW .. people have actually said "Oh! You are...WOW .. people have actually said "Oh! You are really lucky; you've got a disabled parking badge." ... I'm guessing they are not friends. What absolute idiots.<br /><br />Writing things like this can only make more people understand just what MS is and how just because you cannot see a problem, doesn't mean it isn't there.<br /><br />Stay strong and brave.<br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12249467430104629069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-25116383165929749422014-03-07T16:54:48.967-08:002014-03-07T16:54:48.967-08:00Thank You Kahn xThank You Kahn xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12897651512349501048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409520830606075621.post-53218998284736090102014-03-07T16:43:51.113-08:002014-03-07T16:43:51.113-08:00Bloody brilliantBloody brilliantKahn Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649665899766599391noreply@blogger.com