[Sparky10]

Hello Everyone! Some of you know me but I haven't been an active member here for many years. A lot has happened to my world in the last few days. Hope I'm welcome here! (if I get no responses I'll know the answer) I'm going through one of the most difficult times I've ever experienced, enough to aggravate my SPMS which has been stable for 12 years.

Last week I was forced to resign from a position I'd held for 8 years. My access was removed with no notice. I had been expecting this to happen for about a year but I remained because I loved my job.

The company continues to erroneously and publicly portray my presence. I have not entered the premises since late last week. There are problems being created by the people who took over the company and they want their, um, clients to think I'm causing the trouble.

Other than this current situation, I'm in good shape for having been diagnosed with MS in '00. I'm 52 y/o and quite active. Ampyra helps my walking. I get really weak if I do too much (of anything).

I've never dealt with this kind of unhappiness and stress before. I'm having trouble sleeping because I can't make my brain turn off the horribleness of it all, and frequently feel nauseous. Suggestions to get through this are greatly appreciated!

[Dejibo]

I am so sorry that you were treated so unfairly. I know you dedicated many years of your life, not to mention hours of your day unflinchingly to a place that I opened the door and ran from. I had some awful conversations with several in the higher arena and I chose to come here and be with folks that listened, cared, and were actually in my corner. It was a horribly hard choice to make, but one I have never regretted.

I hope you find the same warm welcome here that I found when I jumped the fence and asked for sanctuary. Altho I may not have the exact ideas on some subjects that come up, I am always treated fairly, respected, and heard even if I am on the other side of the fence.

Welcome from me.

[SallyC]

Sparkers!!! Of course you are welcome here!!!

I am so so sorry for your pain of having to leave a place you love. Especially since you were not even given a good reason. Can you sue them?

We can be a bit slow but sure here, so don't think just because you don't get a bunch of fast reponses, that we don't want you.

This is the only place I have always felt welcomed, even when I'm bad.., which is not very often, of course

Please stay and enjoy and fogeddabout "those who have betrayed you".

[Blessings2You]

Sparky! Yes, I remember you! Ahhh, I'm so sorry to hear something crummy has happened to you. Wish I had an easy answer for dealing with stuff. Sometimes all I am able to do is lean on the Lord and wait for it to be over. You don't want to hear any platitudes, I know. But you're in a good place here, surrounded by people who care. And it WILL get better. It won't rain always.

[Sparky10]

Thank you so much, Dejibo, Sally, and B2Y! It is getting easier to stomach every day. I'm not one to agonize over "Why?" about much, and I already know the answer to that question in this situation. Maybe they've done me a favor. I'll dig for that bright side!

Sally, the company has big lawyers and I have empty pockets. I've requested numerous times that they remove their signage of my presence but get zero response. Internally the company claims to promote communication to all, but in reality it is only communication between a select group of friends. I use the term "friends" loosely because the newest people have no clue what they've stepped into. They don't know any of the company's internal history.

It makes me sad to watch a once magnificent (at least on the outside) business behave this way, causing difficulty for many clients. They have fired or chased away everyone who had been there longer than myself, except one person. Creating a New World Order, I suppose.

[CarolM]

Hey Sparky,

I think we're a pretty tolerant and understanding bunch over here. Of course you're welcome!

You're going through the grieving process right now. Throw a few pillows, rage and complain all you want - we're here for you.

C

[nemsmom]

Sparky,

I'm sorry, I don't have any words of wisdom for you.

Just a welcome back, an I'm sorry for what you're going through and a

I hope things start getting easier for you soon!

[KarenR*]

Content removed at request of KarenR

[Sparky10]

CarolM and nemsmom, thank you for the kind words! A couple days before this happened I told me BF to burn an old wooden plant stand. "Burn it, just burn it; it's falling apart!" I said. Then had tears in my eyes, realizing I was talking about the company I worked for. I knew everything was coming to a head.

Karenr, my department may self-destruct but I believe the company as a whole is here to stay. They provide a wonderful product! Unhappy people behind the scenes will keep quietly doing their job.

[misshayleesmom]

Sparky!

Hi I remember you!

So sorry you are going through this difficult time.. all I can offer is a kind word..hugs and know we're here for you.

Cindy