Sammantha
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Hey, Omar
I was reading your post and felt compelled to respond..... I have "inadequacy" issues because of my illness. I was once a full time working mother who went to school at night taking four to five classes a semester and getting straight A's to someone who tries to get through the day without taking three naps! I think you feel that your classmates and teacher's expect you to be the same Omar physically and you yourself feel bad because you cannot. I think it might help you if you start this new school by letting people know about ALS. Now, i know that is difficult because noone wants to even think they have it let alone announce it, but this way people will understand why you miss class or need extra time for studies. First of all, you did not QUIT, your body is giving you too much of a hard time and is telling you to slow down, do something different! ALS is a difficult diseases, especially for people who are overachievers or people who come from homes that expect you to be the best..... Do what your body is telling you! If i had listened to mine a looooooong time ago i may not have been in the mess i am in... Go out and have fun, even if your idea of fun is obtaining a master's degree.. Best Wishes, Sammantha
I was reading your post and felt compelled to respond..... I have "inadequacy" issues because of my illness. I was once a full time working mother who went to school at night taking four to five classes a semester and getting straight A's to someone who tries to get through the day without taking three naps! I think you feel that your classmates and teacher's expect you to be the same Omar physically and you yourself feel bad because you cannot. I think it might help you if you start this new school by letting people know about ALS. Now, i know that is difficult because noone wants to even think they have it let alone announce it, but this way people will understand why you miss class or need extra time for studies. First of all, you did not QUIT, your body is giving you too much of a hard time and is telling you to slow down, do something different! ALS is a difficult diseases, especially for people who are overachievers or people who come from homes that expect you to be the best..... Do what your body is telling you! If i had listened to mine a looooooong time ago i may not have been in the mess i am in... Go out and have fun, even if your idea of fun is obtaining a master's degree.. Best Wishes, Sammantha