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How To Accept Becoming Disabled?
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I have ADHD and I have never been able to sit around or be in the same place very long. Now that I am in constant flare state where the pain is outweighing the fun of doing all the things people do, like running to a store, going to sporting events for kids, going to school meetings, making dinner, cleaning the house, etc. How do I accept that I am going from a fulltime well-earned and wanted career and mom (with little support from the other parent) to a slug that has to disappoint my child and… read more

posted February 1 (edited)
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

You simply have a new job, which is working on you. These people on here have a lot of insight because they don't just learn it they live it. Pay attention and don't be afraid to ask for help. God Bless

posted February 1
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I’m sorry. It is a grief process. First of all you are not a slug. You are brave courageous and you can get through this process to accept your new ability to do the things you need to do with setting pace to restructure your needs to care for yourself and seek supports from places in your life. This is tough. I been dealing with this 24 years. In the process I’ve had to accept help ask for help and regroup a lot on the journey. Praying for you.

posted February 1

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