There's a lot to be negative about with RSD, but I want to share the good that I've found in people. I've lived in 7 states, but the people in my county in SC are some of the most generous, thoughtful people anywhere. From the time following my accident, in a wheelchair, strangers have held doors for me, offerred to stay with me to help with grocery shopping to help get things off the shelves. Today, almost 5 years after the accident while shopping at the gardening store, I had a couple come up to me as I struggled to load some pavers load up the cart for me and after the cashier called for help to load my car and no one came, another stranger put his cart to the side and loaded my car for me. Maybe I looked pretty ragged and they just took pity on me, but over the last 5 years it seems when I've needed a helping hand, these stranger angels just show up and unselfishly put aside their shopping or whatever and help me when my desire to do something is greater than my physical capability to do it. So I just want to recognize the goodness I've found in strangers. Just wish I'd been able to shanghai some of them to unload the car and help me set up the garden this afternoon - of course got overtired and pain is keeping me awake - but I'm still so grateful for their kindness or I wouldn't have had the energy to accomplish what I wanted to today. God bless these kind people. ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

hi and welcome !!!
yes there are alot of good people out there. my city was just ravaged by tornadoes 3 houses down from us is all gone 4 blocks worth. and people have been helping any way that they can. and it makes you think that there is still good people left in this world


carrie

My director's family is from TN and have been through Murfreesboro. I'm glad that you're okay but it's a terrible disaster for the area. Thoughts and prayers around the country are with you and your town. ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING!

thanks so much . its so needed here right now. its just horrible. to be that close and too see the destruciton everyday. it litteraly has caused me to be so stressed out. i wasnt home when it happend my husband and oldest daughter were home.!!! we have minor damage the biggest thing lost will have to new roof. but just three house down is all gone .. just sitting there. its horrible. never would imagine that it would happen here. when i lived in nebraska ya here no

Thanks for the encouraging stories. It is true... there are a lot of really good people in this world. We can all use an angel at times! Hope we can all pay it forward and keep it going!

I agree with you on there being some good people out there.

I too live in a county that the people are phenominal. There is so much help here for the elderly and disabled. Of course our county is made up of retired and disabled.

The police are good here too. We finally got some more added on to the force and they are trying to take care of our kids and keep them safe from drugs and harm. I live in a small close knit town. The best place I have ever lived.

I think too when they can see your disablity is when they do step forward. Some of the RSD'ers look normal so they don't get the help with lifting and carrying things.

I look normal accept for surgical scars on the left and right side of my neck so I do get the help too. People offer to do everything they can for me when I am out.

Sometimes it's hard to see the good people for the lousy Drs. we see and the treatment we get from them. Like some said, when they chalk it up to being in your head or from depression then it makes us doubt ourselves.

My self esteem has been brought up by the great Dr. I have, my family's support and friends.

Yep, there are good people out there.

Love ya Carrie, glad you're safe and I see those pictures of the tornado damage and it sends cold chills down me.

Ada

Good for you that you've found so many people around you who will help you!