Sunday, July 24, 2011

Making us first


I'm starting a blog about making us first. I want to share my experience around becoming permanently sick in my 40's because I forgot to take care of me!

My Mom had become ill with leukemia and after many years of care taking and financial stress I remember thinking... I'm so tired...  and would follow with... I will get to me later. A year after she died I had two major surgeries which ultimately compromised my health.  I have always been a perfectionist and a workaholic. I loved my work and even ventured into starting a 2nd career in photography to fulfill a life dream. However, it all was put to a halt when I became permanently ill four years later. I was in my 40's and not ready to give up my career. The last four years have been the most difficult because I want nothing more than to work, however, my body will not allow me to do so.


Many of my friends are telling stories about how bad they feel, how tired they are, and how often they get sick. I see that they are going down the same path I did and want to help all who want to hear.