Stephanie,
So sorry to hear about your mother in law, and sorry you have to deal with such inconsiderate and selfish family members. Vent anytime you need to, we have all been there, and I'm sure we have all had an ignorant family member or two to deal with in our time, we totally understand your frustration. Stupid people!
Nicole
Unfortunately, with all the good stuff that comes from family, there's also the bad. I remember when one relative told me that "it must be nice to stay home and not go into work", so I quickly repiled "well, why don't you just get what I've got, then you can stay at home too". She quickly realized what she'd said, and told me that that was not how she meant it, so I just stared and said nothing at her as she tried to explain herself away! I've learned that there are people who just don't understand what we have and my biggest issue was that I never looked sick, only when I had a really big moon face from the high doesage of Pred - but even that - people got used to it and thought I looked great. So some don't understand and some aren't worth explaining anything to. I've finally learned to just say, "no, I just won't be able to do that". Then as they try to convince me, I keep repeating "no, I won't be able to do that", until they stop talking. It's hard to say no, but you have to do it and then maintain a sense of sanity by not worrying about what they're thinking and feeling because they obviously have given no thought towards you.
Hang in there Stephanie, focus on John and those that give you support - they're the ones worth your time.
Leigh, who is colace?
Phil Berggren, dx 2003
Colace is a stool softner. A big mushy poop is suppose to come out of you. :0
I definitely don't need Colace then..........lol
Phil Berggren, dx 2003
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