First, hello to all. I'm new to the connection.
Christmas was extra tough this year. Holidays and occasions are always difficult for me. The social aspect is the worst. I am expected to attend family get togethers and it's just hard. I can handle one or two people for socializing, but in a large group I get stressed and confused. It's like senory overload. All the sounds, voices in conversation, clanging plates, etc. I have been know to just get up in the middle of a dinner and disappear.
I wish that I came from a healthy and supportive family, but as I've learned that's not the case for most with my Dx. Everyone has their own issues, I understand that. I would just like some understanding. There are actually members of my family who think that I have it good!! I don't work (disability) so they seem to think I'm just living the good life, or lazy. What foolishness. I was so much more content...even happy...before I became ill. I worked, went to school, had a life. It was always a struggle, but I did 'do' things.
I made it to one of three get togethers this year. I won't say I enjoyed it, but I survived. I batted over 300 for the week. I'll take that.
btw: anybody short on shirts? I got six this year.
Time for a trip to Goodwill.
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