Alright, I’ll say it. I’m usually the one to vocalize what most people keep to themselves, which more often than not, gets me in to trouble. However, something inside of me is convinced that in this Spoonie corner of the world, I’m not alone. It’s sometimes hard to be thankful at Thank
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1. They know each others' favorite hospital meal 2. The smell of disinfectant becomes a turn on 3. They exchange bodily fluids by dumping each other's urine containers 4. Gripper socks become part of the lingerie wardrobe 5. The only jealousy had is of IV-friendly veins 6.
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I know they mean well. I mean, it may not seem that way at the time to them. I may roll my eyes, dramatically sigh and wince at the friendly “suggestions” that innocent friends and family members offer up to me at random intervals of my life. I am learning as the years go by to smile and let the
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Laughter is the best medicine. Top Ten Worst Comments Commonly Made To Someone Who's HIV+: 1) "Well, you know, it's not the death sentence it once was." Really?! That sure is good to hear, 'cause I thought I was a goner! *wipes brow* 2) "Have you Googled it? There's lots of good information o
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We all have been there. It is 2am, you can't sleep, you have a lot on your mind... and let's face facts- you are depressed. After doing all of the wrong things to combat depression, I thought I would pass on some of my knowledge to you. Hopefully you can find better things to do with your time at 2a
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Albert Einstein was quoted as saying “Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity…and I’m not sure about the universe.” Well, Mr. Einstein, while I think your hairstylist apparently went to the Cosmo Kramer School of Coif Design, you may have hit the nail on the proverbial he
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I am unapologetically, standing proudly on my perfectly pedicured toes proclaiming that I am high maintenance. Where exactly is it written that just because I have Lupus, I have to accept the life of a bag lady? Over and over I hear the same thing from doctors, friends, strangers, facebook friends,
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(This funny list was written by the members of our message boards It made me laugh, and I wanted to share it with all of you) Your mother-in-law calls to ask you to tape her soaps and you agree. Your husband then tells you, "We don't have a VCR", then you say, "Yes we do, in the bedroom beside
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May is Lupus Awareness Month! This funny list was written by the members of our message boards It made me laugh, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Sometimes it pays to have a sense of humor! Any conversation can suddenly turn into a round of "Charades". A "good hair day" is whe
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