At Wed, 3 May 2000, Tracy wrote:
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>I never should have looked this up while I was at work because now I'm
>sitting here crying. I held it together until I saw the Adhesions Quilt
>and then I lost it.
>
>I was practically disowned by my family because no-one understood the
>pain I was in. They all have back problems and nothing I had could
>possible equal their pain. I was accused of being a drug addict and I
>have an uncle who still doesn't believe me. I was accused of being lazy
>"What do you mean you can't get out of bed" "I've gone to work in
>terrible pain, why can't you"
>
>I could go on and on. Thankfully, my family (most of them) finally
>understand.
>
>I found a pain clinic and medication that actually helps.
>
>I started a job in March 2000 after being out of work for 4 years.
>
>Life looks up!
>
>And now this...There's actually a place where I can go and talk to
>people that are going through the same thing as me!
>
>I'll be back. :) :) :) :)
-- Robin