Oh yes, Mariel, I meant to say to you as well that I am sorry about the rubbish that was said to you.

Funny isn't it? I have lost people I thought were my closest friends over this? I haven't morphed into some kind of monster, and I certainly don't think I am any less of a person because I may have less physical ability in some way or another.

I had lost my dear Mum when I was diagnosed, but my Dad certainly couldn't cope with the prospect of my diagnosis. I think he blamed himself and didn't know what to do or what to say about it. He died shortly after, so there was never a resolution.

People cope in so many different ways - and often the people who have the most to cope with, cope the best.