tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post4847726376720950606..comments2022-12-24T02:56:09.787-08:00Comments on MS in the Big City: MS, FRIENDSHIP AND THE TIES THAT BINDMarc Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420009859741288071noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-21272653774043161962012-04-12T19:12:19.418-07:002012-04-12T19:12:19.418-07:00Sorry to take so long to respond. I appreciate yo...Sorry to take so long to respond. I appreciate your thoughtful responses to my pieces. I really like the positivity of your column. A band I like called The Hold Steady named a recent album Stay Positive and I loved its simple straightforwardness. It's kind of my mantra. Be well, MarcMarc Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420009859741288071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-68957930119666336842012-04-10T20:54:16.547-07:002012-04-10T20:54:16.547-07:00Another great post. I'm a very open person, a ...Another great post. I'm a very open person, a poet and writer, who loves to connect with other people. I was diagnosed with MS two years ago, after having had MS for about 5 years prior to that. <br /><br />One of the first things I did, once I was able to, was to write an article about why MS was a good disease for me to get. I then posted the article to an online site. Being able to connect my thoughts on this matter, and to be able to do the typing required was a positive thing for me. <br /><br />It made me feel more in charge of myself and my body, when it seemed like my body was letting me down. I'm working hard at maintaining my sense of humour and this is a great help in remaining positive. This is where the article is: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/10-reasons-why-multiple-sclerosis-was-a-good-disease-for-me-to-get/Carolyn Cordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928724006245769572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-46557950277719301592012-03-27T19:36:30.051-07:002012-03-27T19:36:30.051-07:00Sorry didn't mean to upset you. I told my boss...Sorry didn't mean to upset you. I told my boss as soon I knew, for safety reasons knowing I could be fired had I not informed of a medical condition. I'm Sorry if you want to remove my comment go ahead.Mary Mennengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617477616671827033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-30589198301363022312012-03-27T16:28:12.174-07:002012-03-27T16:28:12.174-07:00Obviously, each person's experience can be dif...Obviously, each person's experience can be different. I know that a friend thought he was doing me a favor by telling our bosses about it when it wasn't evident. I was fired shortly thereafter and had very little recourse but t8o find a new job, quickly. Now that I'm on disability I don't need to be discreet about it anymore. In the end, I suppose it can be situational.Not having to worry about it can be very liberating I think.Marc Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420009859741288071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-70248822449505009742012-03-27T11:49:17.034-07:002012-03-27T11:49:17.034-07:00Yes true and sad, well said Marc.
I'm no good ...Yes true and sad, well said Marc.<br />I'm no good at secrets, their are two kinds of secrets too good to keep and the ones no worth keeping. Many people said don't tell anyone keep it to yourself a secret. Sorry a secret is a lie and isn't the best way to build a working relationship with anyone. Now I don't share with many people about what it's done or is doing to me. Frankly it has nothing to do with them. Telling them I have multiple sclerosis not M.S. most people react better and ask questions and look on line about. When asked how I'm doing or handling it I truthfully say I'm fine! Because I am doing the best I can with what I got to work with. If they have questions I'll answer them, or let them know where to look for the answers themselves, then they can ask more informed questions. I do have some "dirty little secrets" tee hee M.S. just isn't one of them.Mary Mennengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617477616671827033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-40838645296512532442012-03-23T18:34:14.650-07:002012-03-23T18:34:14.650-07:00Thanks, Judy. I'm so happy you liked it. Hav...Thanks, Judy. I'm so happy you liked it. Have a great weekend!Marc Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420009859741288071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6656666140178673777.post-89261718334945270872012-03-23T13:19:44.463-07:002012-03-23T13:19:44.463-07:00Oh so true ... sad but true. Thank goodness for my...Oh so true ... sad but true. Thank goodness for my online friends.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141627284221873201noreply@blogger.com