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Hi all,
I normally loathe to talk about myself, but recent events made me feel this is the right time to make an exception to that rule. I am assuming this is the correct section of the forums to post this, as Strichley posted about her broken wrist and, well, this is kind of somewhere in the same ballpark.
I'm a person living with multiple disabilities (I do not wish to go into details at this point, but may disclose a bit further at some future point) and the last year or so has been one of the roughest years of my life. There have been a number of incidents, including one that involves the health of a beloved relative who is in her 80s, that have been deeply and profoundly shattering.
The future looks pretty bleak for me, although I am trying very hard not to lose hope. I would not say I am at the end of my rope, but I do feel as though I've never faced a more trying period in all of my life.
I want you all to know how profoundly grateful I am to have a space where I can come to talk about movies (mostly) and a few other things, like TV shows and other general-interest events such as the Olympics. It really makes my day sometimes just to have the chance to chat with the very friendly folks we have here in the MF. It has made a big difference for me, and for that I am profoundly grateful.
I'm having to fight back tears as I write this, because I do not want to feel like I am pathetic just for reaching out and letting you know that any and all support would be deeply appreciated. I'm usually much more reserved than this, and perhaps I have been too reserved about my personal situation.
If you are non-disabled and in good health, I urge you to cherish each and every day that you get to spend on Earth, because you really don't know what an awesome thing it is when you don't have to deal with potentially life-threatening situations every day of your life. If you are disabled, then know that you are not alone, and I hope to be here to offer some support, as well, to the extent that it is humanly possible.
Most importantly of all, do value you vision, if you have never had to deal with any macular degeneration condition, because there's really nothing quite like being able to watch a beautiful movie and marvel in all of the colors and the amazing sights many of the movies can bring to your life.
I hope you have a blessed day
I normally loathe to talk about myself, but recent events made me feel this is the right time to make an exception to that rule. I am assuming this is the correct section of the forums to post this, as Strichley posted about her broken wrist and, well, this is kind of somewhere in the same ballpark.
I'm a person living with multiple disabilities (I do not wish to go into details at this point, but may disclose a bit further at some future point) and the last year or so has been one of the roughest years of my life. There have been a number of incidents, including one that involves the health of a beloved relative who is in her 80s, that have been deeply and profoundly shattering.
The future looks pretty bleak for me, although I am trying very hard not to lose hope. I would not say I am at the end of my rope, but I do feel as though I've never faced a more trying period in all of my life.
I want you all to know how profoundly grateful I am to have a space where I can come to talk about movies (mostly) and a few other things, like TV shows and other general-interest events such as the Olympics. It really makes my day sometimes just to have the chance to chat with the very friendly folks we have here in the MF. It has made a big difference for me, and for that I am profoundly grateful.
I'm having to fight back tears as I write this, because I do not want to feel like I am pathetic just for reaching out and letting you know that any and all support would be deeply appreciated. I'm usually much more reserved than this, and perhaps I have been too reserved about my personal situation.
If you are non-disabled and in good health, I urge you to cherish each and every day that you get to spend on Earth, because you really don't know what an awesome thing it is when you don't have to deal with potentially life-threatening situations every day of your life. If you are disabled, then know that you are not alone, and I hope to be here to offer some support, as well, to the extent that it is humanly possible.
Most importantly of all, do value you vision, if you have never had to deal with any macular degeneration condition, because there's really nothing quite like being able to watch a beautiful movie and marvel in all of the colors and the amazing sights many of the movies can bring to your life.
I hope you have a blessed day
