Hi,
It's been 15 yrs for me,and I still mourn for the losses. Not all the
time,but it is especially sad for me around this time of year. Good old
seasonal affective disorder;It gets dark earlier. Plus,this week has been rainy
and gloomy,so that has me down.
The hardest part for me is that unless you have tm,you don't "get it". The
unrelenting tiredness,burning pain,numbness,tingling,tightness,etc. My sister
once said she "couldn't stand to have the numbness all the time." I said there
isn't a choice,it's reality,and you learn to accept it.
I thank God for the TMIC;I'd be adrift in a sea of loneliness without all of
you.
Cheryl in rainy (again) Easthampton,MA
--- On Wed, 10/6/10, [email protected] <[email protected]>
wrote:
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [TMIC] 10-06-04, the 6th anniversary TM came into my life.
To: "TMIC" <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 3:10 AM
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10-06-04, today is the 6th anniversary TM (Transverse Myelits) came into my
life. I live in Atlanta and was on a business trip to Dallas . I would have
never thought that waking up; putting my feet on the ground one Wednesday
morning would have changed my life so much. I would like to say is thank you
to my husband Brian, my rock that keeps me grounded. I could not have made it
thru this without him by my side and support. To God for bringing Brian into my
life 24 years ago, and to friends and family and my extended TM family that
have stuck by me regardless of what this spinal cord disease has thrown at me.
There are days that it seems like it’s been forever and I can not remember
walking, running, riding a bike, ect and days that it seems like I just woke up
and realized life as I knew it would never be the same. I still have days I
mourn for the loss of the life style I had but at the same time blessed at how
much appreciation for life has been given me. I know I am blessed that this
disease did leave me one good leg that I can use a walker for short distances
around the house, but need a wheel chair for distance/public use. By reading so
many TM stories on this site I do not feel as alone with the pain, frustration,
and just plain old bad days as I read other stories and puts my issues back in
perspective.
Thanks again to my TM family for always being there and sometimes that extra
kick in the rear when the pity party starts!
So a journey in life began, but the adventure continues
Love and bless you all
Kim/Atlanta
TM T-10
