I need to see my mother

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Saturday, January 10, 2009
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This post is for me. This is a note to myself that I need to make a trip to see my mother. I didn't see my mother for Christmas. She lives far away in a home. I sent her gifts but those certainly won't make up for not being there. I guess I just want it...

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Hello
Christina Bruni
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Hi Merely Me,

You are a loving daughter and will make that trip to see your mother, who as you know of course loves you dearly though she might not always be able to express her love.

Multiple Sclerosis, by the way, is a manageable disease. I have a friend who has MS, and she's doing well, I believe she injects herself with a drug each day to remain in remission. There are various manifestations of MS, so keep the hope, keep the hope.

Please feel free to write more SharePosts at this web site, as we will support you in what you go through.

Best regards,

Christina

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Merely Me
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:27 AM

Thank you so much Christina...you are so very kind.

I have not yet travelled anywhere with having my MS and so I am a little afraid. But it will be worth it. I think I am going to plan on seeing my mother in the spring.

What you do here is so very important. Please do keep writing and reaching out to people. You make a huge difference.

Sooner, the better
Paul
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 01:15 PM

I know this post is a note to yourself, forgive the intrusion, I do hope you can see her soon. After having read you since August on the <a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/73302/profile">MS site</a> and the <a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/84292/profile">Depression site</a>, when she could understand, she would be extremely proud. I think you've shown what your Mother could have been and that's quite a lot.

re: Sooner, the better
Merely Me
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 04:45 PM

Thank you....I hope I can see her soon. Your comment is very kind.

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Paul
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 04:51 PM

Sorry about the code in my comment.

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David Robbins
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 02:53 PM

I hope you get to make that trip. That's very kind of you to think of her.

My father is an alcoholic. I never wanted to be like him. One day after a bout of drinks, I became enraged. Something snapped in my head and said "you are your father's son." That floored me. From that momet on I ruthlessly did whatever I could to be not like dad. I love my father. He also lives far away. We communciate via emails. I have never had a more meaningful relationship with him. I've been thinking that I'd love to go see him. It would be worth the drive.

I wish you and your mother the best.

Take care,

Dave

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Merely Me
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 04:50 PM

Thank you for telling me this story about your dad. Although I would never want my mother's mental illness she is a very good person. My father suffered from alcoholism too but he died when I was a little girl.

If you do end up seeing your dad I would love to hear the story.

Thanks so much for reading me and sharing your experience.