WOW - I've started to come to terms with this thing

resusjan
resusjan Member Posts: 290
edited 12. Mar 2012, 06:33 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hey there everyone,

Was just browsing on the forum and was trying to remember when I first joined - anyway, I looked at the very first post I put on here - gosh I was soooo scared back then :roll: :roll: . I went on and read all the lovely replies and supportive messages you all sent to me. I realise that there is no way I would have got through this last year without you all.

It was actually really interesting to read the posts I put on here when first diagnosed and, in a strange way, was also reassuring. I have realised how much better I am now (emotionally, not physically). My posts were all about fears for the future.

Anyway, just wanted to say thank you to you all - you've been great. Without you, I'd still be a blubbering wreck! :lol:

Lots of love and hugs
Jan

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jan
    What a good idea......made me want to go and check my first posts.
    This forum is fantastic isnt it? Always someone to give advice, answer questions, comfort us etc etc.......it has made a difference to me

    Love
    Hileena
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    jan you are a strong person and would have come to terms with it in your own time but it is so lovely being able to share i must admit
    val
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think there'd be an awful lot of blubbering wrecks without this forum, resusjan. Count me in as one. I'm so pleased you feel you're more able to deal with stuff now. Hope that continues.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jan, i totaly agree, this is such a suportive forum and has helped me over this past year so very much.

    Take care and continue to find strength. xx
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good idea Jan. I'm glad that you've become stronger, you're not the only one, this forum is a Godsend eh? :D
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  • georgie66
    georgie66 Member Posts: 403
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    this forum is great..
    i am so pleased i found it..
    still new to it
    but log on every day just to read all the supportive messages..
    when i am feeling down i always manage a smile reading some of these postings..
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jan
    Thats is such a good idea,I have had people say to me you do sound more confident than you did when you first came on, but I have never read back, so thanks to you I am going to do it.
    You take care xxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, there you are, there was a light at the end of the tunnel (and there always is). For sure it will flicker every now and again, sometimes even go out but rest assured we are always here to re-light it. This forum is a miracle, it certainly changed my life for the better and I am glad that we have been able to help you through the past year. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jan

    You've come to terms with arthur really well :-) YOur positivity really helps others - especially me. Having Arthur is horrible so I do understand why you were so scared back then.

    Hugs

    Bronwyn xx

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