Right.

Welcome Lynn,

There are many people here dealing with similar issues -- invisible chronic medical conditions, their effect on relationships, and the baggage, guilt, and stigma(tization) that so often accompany them. And we're all in different stages. (See also: Kübler-Ross model, stages of grief chronic illness).

We believe you and we get it, because we've been and are there, with experiences (and hopefully some wisdom) to offer/share.

Doc