Be strong

I'm drafting another post on Interstitial Cystitis specifically and my experiences with it, but in the mean time I just wanted to jot down a few thoughts.  I've been through a rough few months physically and emotionally and all of that takes a toll on your body, mind and heart.  Along with the fact that a lot of us with chronic pain problems are on a lot of meds and possibly changing them often, it can affect your mood, your sleep, your job...just about everthing!  I hear often from people who are really scared - of their disease, of the treatments, of losing loved ones, of living this way...and I just wanted to tell you to be strong. 

It gets really  hard sometimes - but there ARE people who know and understand what you're going through and how hard this can be...how embarassing sometimes...and can make you feel helpless and alone.  Sometimes we even push away the ones we love or act like everything is fine when it's not.  I feel for all of you and am proud that you are living your life dealing with something that most people could never imagine...and for that you are already incredibly strong.  It's unfortunate...but it makes us stronger people even though we may feel weaker.

Have a great day - and do something that makes you smile....and someone else smile.  But most of all remember you are never alone in this... <3