Running late as usual, but I wanted to say "hi!" to the newbies from across the pond in Connecticut, USA
I have no idea where my introductory post is, but it was a very long-winded, ranting whine. It wasn't so much the P in my case as the PA that put me out. The depression was awful, and I literally felt like a burden to the taxpayers of the country for going on disability. I'm doing better now both physically and mentally, but I still want to get a job again and start making myself worthy again.
12345, you have enough on your plate raising your children. Been there, done that, and have 2 girls off on their own. The 3rd I kick out the door when he turns 18
... only 1-1/2 years to go! Great kid, but at the rate he's going, he'll never be ready for the real world. Raising young children (I didn't see anything that said how many, just that you still had one young enough to breast feed) is like herding cats. It can be pretty frustrating at times, and having a P flare can definitely make it feel a heck of a lot worse. My best friend says I'm one of the most patient people she knows, but I don't see it...hmmmmm.....
When I was married, my ex never took notice of my P, and was just very careful when my PA was in a flare. My P was never as bad as my PA though. You have to remember that they married the "whole package", not just the skin. Your skin does not define who you are!
Gal, You will find that everyone here has a story. You get into chat, and we will talk about anything. Sometimes P and PA are actually brought up, but we will send each other into gales of laughter over the silliest things. You'll find some useful information amongst the chatter and get to meet a lot of
strange nice people
. All are invited, and there is usually "someone" online 24 hours (I'm 5 hours behind you, so I'm the resident night owl) and if you hang around in the chat room long enough, they'll get curious and stop in to see what's up.
Carolroo, Welcome from me too! We think the move from the old farm to the new one is what set off my P, but I do know that my first carpal tunnel surgery is what set off my PA. Since as far as we know, I'm the first in the family, mine would be "triggered" too. I'm more or less under control, but not in complete remission. Such is life. I'm glad you had the courage to press charges against your ex. So many women nowadays say, "but I still love him!" and all that garbage, I just want to assault them myself sometimes
! Listen up honey! That's NOT LOVE! That's ABUSE! *off my soapbox now* I'm glad you found a new way and your way to us. Hopefully you'll find your way to acceptable treatment and remission too
Sabra, Flecks & Surrido
