Pamster, I know how it feels deep in your heart it hurts, when you watch them out the window and their laughing, you want to be apart so much. But then they come in(I have 3) first thing they do is sit down and tell me all about. You see, since I got sick God has shown me another way for us to be close and we are. So when your sad and wishing you could do what they do, remember aleast we still have eyes to watch the beautiful things are sweet babies do and we can still love on them when they get done. I'll tell you something elese, when they have a problem or want to talk, they will come to you first, because guess what...you have the time!! God Bless You, Tammy72

I'm not actually "disabled," but I am a mom, and I have chronic med conditions that can suddenly and severely get in the way. I have been lucky so far in that I have had very few bad days, but when I did, particularly when my kids were really young, it was very difficult because it was necessary for my daughter, as young as 5 yo, to do things for me like get my glucose pills (for hypoglycemia) or look after her brother while I recovered from a nasty headache. It's easier now, since they're older, but my son is autistic, too, so there's always "excitement," if you know what I mean.


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Thank you Tammy & LIZARD. Not feeling as down as I was last night. Reading both your replies made me feel better.

What a rascal running away. I also remember my father trying to hit me with his crutch (which I deserved) I caught it in my hand, and "please." to my Dad. He never tried it again, and I tried not to make him want to after that.

Yeah he is a little rascal, he knows how to avoid consequences from Mom. But when I get Dad involved watch out, he knows better. That sound slike it was a milestone moment between you and your Dad Michael, thanks for sharing it.

just like the title says.even though ive been disabled since '91',i still let myself fall into guilt & shame. why,because if your disability cant be seen w/the naked eye upon sight,it cant be that bad,even seemingly well intentioned people say they understand,and then ask you something like'hey,i know someone who's hiring.now,if i had a leg missing or such,they would'nt do that.after so many years,you'd think society would be more informed about disabilities,the people who have them etc...if someone is jogging down the street and they are dressed well and clean appearance[me],why cant that bum work...ignorance!! raising my 13 yr. old by myself is what keeps me ALERT![OCD,ADHD,PTSD,MAJOR DEPRESSION,nervous breakdown in 91.eventually tried self medicating ,almost died of alcoholism[stay away from ism's]...i pray every day and try to remind myself,"dont quit 5 minutes before the miracle[which could be tomorrow ,next year or any moment now,one never knows.anyways,good to read your posts.yours truly,kennyjack.

PS sorry for whining,you guys were so positive...have a great day...kennyjack