I tried to post to your blog and got a bunch of pop ups. I don't like to post here because some snarky people here have informed me that "Life is what you make it" and that I should "Get a grip." (That last one was a special one... got that PM after having fallen into a snow bank, couldn't get up for about 20 minutes. Thanks. Great to warm up to that.) People act like it is my fault I have to go it alone.
DEAR PEOPLE: PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME YOUR SUGGESTIONS FOR WHAT I SHOULD DO! I know what I need to do. The problem is that I am not physically capable. So please, no lists, no suggestions for what to do.
I KNOW I SHOULD EAT MORE. I am losing weight but preparing food and eating is too laborious.
I KNOW I NEED ASSISTED STRETCHING. Come on over and assist me!
I KNOW I NEED TO WIPE MY BUTT AND SHOWER MORE OFTEN! Come on over and assist me!
Oh yeah, and I know having a loving relationship and a bunch of devoted children would help. Unfortunately, after being raised by criminally abusive parents, I became a caretaker of others... who abused me until I found solace in being alone. Then ALS struck.
Then I found that others who are more fortunate would treat me unmercifully.
I have seen the worst in people.
I wish I had ONE person I could count on even if it was for 1 hour a week. But you live thousands of miles away.
Now, here comes the criticism... <sigh> Watch the sharks circle. There is blood in the water.