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Narey 01/22/2011

I had an appointment today to get hired to be a note taker at my college. I met the director and we hit it off quite well right from the start. At some point, I mentioned having FM and she said she has it too! We share the same name, the same nickname, the same illness, and had lots in common. It was such an invigorating meeting! We compared notes, and shared... and look forward to a long working and friendly relationship.

sometimes, comingout with the FM is a good thing. I'm being open about it more and more.

deleted_user 01/22/2011

How interesting!! I hope the job works out for you!!

deleted_user 01/22/2011

Great to hear about the job - do hope it goes well.

I have always been a straight shooter when it comes to my fibro. When someone asks how I am, I tell them actually how I feel. Since they asked I let them know - it's up to them how they want to receive it. The way I look at it - if they didn't want to know - why ask?

Good luck!

sunsetzzs 01/22/2011

Wow, Nan, how cool is that?!! Sounds to good to be a coincidence :) Congratulations on the job! It must be so nice to know that you will be working for someone that understands. I no longer worry about telling people about fibro. I look at it as a chance to spread the word. Especially for people that knew the old me, because there is such a difference now, that it is obvious that I have been afflicted with something, so for me, it's an opportunity to raise awareness.

Wonderbaby 01/22/2011

I've met others with Fibro too. Not that we shared so much in common. But a good friend of mine who has it was the one who suggested first that I have Fibro. She encourage me to ask the doctors if all of my bizarre symptoms were connected. And that is when I got my first dx of Fibro.

But I often have lots in common with old people. I think they find it refreshing that it's not just them who feels that way. Though they often feel bad for 'someone soo young' to be feeling the way they do.

AutumnQueen 01/22/2011

Good for you Narey. Sounds like things might move in a positive direction. Good luck!
Hugs
Cathy

deleted_user 01/22/2011

Congradulations on the new job and hooe all continues to work out great for you !!

Wow even the same name and nickname !!

take care
gentle hugs

deleted_user 01/22/2011

congrats on the job, and congrats on being hired by someone that will totally understand you. hugs polly

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