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Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

KrisBelucci — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:18:42 -0000

da best. Keep it going! Thank you

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Malcolm R. Campbell — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:41:21 -0000

So many people who were facing what you have been facing would have said, "To heck with it." They would have become a couch potato and then an expert in the daily schedule of soaps and game shows.

I sense already that part II of this post will end up at a much better place.

Malcolm

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Cheryl — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:17:01 -0000

Girl, luv you, too. And you know I wouldn't be here without you.

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Cheryl — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:15:56 -0000

Peter, if you haven't found it yet, please go to the Yahoo Retroperitoneal Fibrosis group. They are the most informed and most understanding group on the web and will provide you tons of support. We've all been where you are and we can certainly encourage you in continuing on to where you want to go.

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Cheryl — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:14:13 -0000

Sher, thank you for your kind words. I hope the rest of the series will be both informative and entertaining.

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Beverly — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:47:26 -0000

Cher,
As your BFF I have to tell you publicly how proud I am. For so long you have faced such incredible odds and overcame them with pride and dignity. Not to mention an overwhelming amount of tenacity. I should hope that if ever faced with a similar situation I could find your strength.
Bev

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Peter Warren — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:51:30 -0000

Hi Cheryl:

I was diagnosed with Retroperitoneal Fibrosis last year (08). The short-term memory losses, the reduced attention spans and the terrible flank and mid-back pain from both the disease and the heavy doses of the two steroids (Prednisone and Mycophenolate) with which I am being treated have spelled the end to my career as a freelance journalist (please see my website). I don't know how my wife puts up with the mood swings from the steroids. She has saved my life at least twice. Good for you. Keep punching. PW in Canada.

Re: How I Became A Writer Without Really Trying: Part One

Sher — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:49:52 -0000

Hi Cheryl,
I came across your blog post in my Google alerts for autoimmune disease. The first part of your post looked so interesting I had to come and visit!

What an inspiring post...and I'm looking forward to the next one! I have severe allergies and asthma and fibromyalgia, and have to stay at home most of the time to stay mostly "normal." I can very much relate to your situation!

I have been working on becoming a freelancer as this is really the best way to take care of my health and yet earn an income. I can work around my health this way!

Very interesting and inspiring post!

Have a great day,
Sher :0)