Emotional and Financial Challenges of Rheumatoid Arthritis

My name is Alyssa, I am 17 years old and a senior in high school.  My mother was diagnosed with RA in March of 1995 and living with it has affected me a lot as well.  At my high school we do what is called a senior project (research paper, physical product, visual presentation) which is required of us to graduate.  The topic I chose was "Rheumatoid Arthritis:  Challenges faced by victims and their families".  The three main challenges I wanted to focus on were physical, emotional, and financial, but emotional and financial research on RA is extremely limited and I am not allowed to get the information from myself or a blood relative.  So I am here asking for you all to share your experiences with me if it wouldn't be too much trouble.  I would love to hear your stories because taking care of my mother throughout this disease has given me a deeper understanding and I can make a connection with what you are going through.  My main goal is to educate others on how RA doesn't just affect your physical health, it affects your family, your emotion state, almost every aspect of your daily life.  If you could please contact me through my post or my personal email I would be eternally grateful for your help and support.  My email address is hammanalyssa@yahoo.com

Thank you