I agree!

One good thing that has come from this economy is that a lot of others are drawing inwards to home and family too. I made that move a long time ago and have lived it since then.

When I was relapsing every three months it was all I could do to get out of bed and make it to work. I didn't go out and socialize, I didn't visit anyone, I didn't call anyone. Friends dropped away like shedding wool clothes on a hot day.

I got tired of trying to explain. I got tired of making excuses and I just stopped. If they didn't understand or accept what was happening with me, I didn't waste my energy trying.

I have family here now from out of state that we haven't seen in a few years (pre-diagnosis) They are getting a first hand look at what has changed. I think maybe they are closer to understanding. There's still been some insensitive comments. I don't care. I'm too tired to explain again. I think maybe the man gave them an earful after I went to bed last night at 9:00 p.m.

This morning one of them came out and apologized. I told him that even though I may not be the same in energy level, I am still the same person, just more tired!

It DOES vacuum big time. I just wish it worked on cleaning my floors!