[QUOTE=sue k;479410]HI Ali,

I just took a look at your blog. Very nice. My name is Sue. I have not been on in awhile. I lost intrest in alot of things. I think I'll feel better when all the snow is gone here. Its hard to get out. I read that your father says things like get over it or your faking. My family does the same thing to me. My husband does it alot and he won't go to the docs either. My leg is rotated too and I have to wear a brace to walk. But one night out of the blue my husband started to talk about the RSD. He told me that he was afraid of what was happening to me and just tried to shut it out. I thought he didn't care but in fact he is so scared of what will happen to me next that he couldn't deal. It really hurt me that he would not talk about it. I've had RSD SINCE 1999 after a hip replacement. Mabey your dad is just so worried about you that he is scared too. I've read alot of your posts and you are so smart and kind. Iam sorry you are going through this. Try to give your Dad time. He might come around.

Hi Sue and Ali,
Ali, I also looked at your blog and I just want you to know that you are just as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. It was nice to see you smiling and having a good time..just like a teenager should.

Sue, It is nice to meet you. I live in Connecticut so I know what you mean about the snow. I"m glad your husband is coming around. Men express emotions in different ways than we do. It's hard to understand at times. My husband has been great. He was diagnosed with cancer shortly after I was diagnosed with RSD so we help each other. I wear a leg brace as well . It has been a lifesaver....without it I have to use a wheelchair. How is yours working for you.? I recently learned there are different types of braces so later this year I'm going to meet with an orthodic specialist to see if there is one that might give me a little more mobility.Hope you can post more often. There are alot of nice people here...Jeannie