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rose07042k
rose07042k

Hi 


I have been kinda quiet lately because a lot have been happening. I could not post much BUT did log on at times. I was dignosed a few months ago with SS and had to see so many doctors etc. I have been very tried BUT save my engergy in order to go to appointments. Things are crazy at home too.



Today I found out to my surprise that my hearing is not getting better BUT contiune to progress. Seeing more doctors than before left me drain at times and what they are requiring of me. I have now 15 medicial providers including a therapist.  I love to log on and read and post BUT sometimes I fall short. 



On top of tha I have been trying to attend camp and has missed so events that when I log on I feel like a stranger. Yet the owner (head camp director) is ver supportive and team up with my case manager to give support. The last few weeks or last two months has been painful crazy and draining. BUT I do not believe that it will be like that forever. WHY? Since last year things are shifting a little for me. I have been having a bit of more support than normal and those who has impacted me in a bad way either are moving out of my life slowly or slowly on there way out 100%. Yet somethings I am sad to say will be for now and praying for better. 



I am sorry if I do not get to respond or encourage you guys much lately BUT it does not mean that I am not in secret been supportive. I am so proud of you all and despise things been either good,, bad or awful. You guys are still propelling forward. I did not go into details about updates. But I wanted to let you guys know that I am still here and do read at times and log off.

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Wow, you have been busy, Rose. Just the appointments with the doctors would be plenty to get done. Good for you for how you're dealing with 15 doctors and a therapist. Holy cow. Hope the news about your hearing turns better for you. If you get any great inspiration from camp you can pass along, let us know, ok? And thanks a bunch for the update, my friend. It's good to hear from you.
rose07042k
rose07042k
My hearing loss continue to progress. At camp whenever I do get to join in because I have been having medical testing to do and taken transportation from insurance can be no fun. I love when I do art, acting and cooking at camp. I have sat in where one of the counselors who has cancer told her story. I cried because it was so touching and inspirational because known that others is going through and has faith to know that God is there strenght. Plus she spoke about those hard times emotional which everyone who have any medical issues goes through. It was refreshing to hear her spoke after going through a lot lately medically. I needed to hear her. Today I kinda learn to make pizza cake BUT please do not asked me lol. Because I am feeling so alive today that I was not focus. I get to do virtual field trip and I also sit in on a theater events at times. Most times I miss it. I also like our weekly discussion where we are in a break out room for a few mins with different topics (BUT I have not done weekly). WHen I sit in another event that teaches campers to be kind is another one I like because people can be mean at times. Most event I have not log to. BUT I name the few that I have log on to more than once so far. Camp end next week I think. I am sad because I did not get to enjoy camp last year because of appointments etc. After camp I will be doing other virtual events which I missed BUT they paused it due to summer camp with another company,
arfie
arfie
For my own therapy nickel, the comings and goings within my peer support network need neither explanation nor justification. Each and every one of us has our own healing mysteries to follow.

Still. . . Sharing is good. . . Thank you for the update which lets us know that your healing mysteries are taking you to good places.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Thanks Arfie
Beryl367
Beryl367
So glad you're getting to enjoy at least some parts of the camp, Rose. And, good for you for hanging in there with all the medical providers. Taking care of yourself is super important.

Things here have been kind of hectic too, cuz my son's sleep issues are acting up and we're up super late the past few weeks. Then I've been having to wake up after just 3-4 hours if sleep to make sure he gets his medicine on time. But after that, as soon as he goes back to sleep, I do too. I'm in my 50s, not my 20s, I'm not going to try and deal with the world on that little sleep unless it's a real emergency. So, I'm trying to learn self care, and good for you for engaging in some.too.

Prayers and peace.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Awww Beryl. I am proud of you. I am like you trying to learn self care.. My case Manager team up with camp director who instructed her Counselor and so I hear it always that I need to rest.
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