Shay you are an amazing person. An inspiration of courage and hope. Someone who knows the importance of living life in the moment to the fullest.....   more...with laughter and compassion. I can't believe nobody else replied to this topic. Maybe it's because you've been through more than most of us and people look at their own pain and feel like they have no complaints after reading what you've been through. But, what I would like to say is this.... we all have our own pain and our own obstacles.... and I would like tell everyone ~ It's Ok to share. For me, I've suffered with anxiety for years, panic attacks, and now I'm learning to live with Fibromyalgia, which means I live with chronic pain in every part of my body, muscles and joints, every day of my life for over three years now. But, because of this, I've learned alot about myself that I never knew. I appreciate life more now than I did before I was sick. I've gained compassion for anyone suffering with anything that changes their life. I spend my days with my children with a new purpose..... using every moment to teach and love them. Being sick has teached me a lot about emotions. I've gone through many stages of learning to live with a chronic disease. Fear, anger, depression, anxiety, a sense of determination, hope, faith, love, the list is endless. I've gone through some hard times, but I keep moving. Today, I'm starting a new job. One that I drempt of before I got sick. I'm nervous. What if my body fails me? But, then again, to not try is to stop living. I'm working with children. I know they'll make me laugh. It's a new beginning. Giving me purpose. Thank goodness, I've learned to live. Blessings to all!  less