Just sayin'

Why do people think whatever issue they have is so horrible and insurmountable to overcome?? A genetic disorder that is treatable is not insurmountable. Dealing with the death of a loved one, especially a child, is not insurmountable. What keeps us at that point in our thinking is when we don't share with others, when we hold ourselves inside. It becomes so fearful to let others in to see who you really are because a person is afraid. I know I have been there, I lived in fear of behaviors and issues I dealt with. When I finally go help and found healing was I able to really become who I am. I like who I am, I am a devoted, loving, caring woman. I swear a little too much and I can laugh out loud at the most juvenile humor. I am responsible and dependable, people know they can count on me. I am a woman of faith who loves God but still will do things in my own strength then run into my Father's arms for help when things don't work out. I love my husband and kids fiercely and would protect them with all I have. I can dress up in fancy clothes but am more at home in a pair of jeans, tank top and flip flops. I love to read and write. History is one of fave subjects. World War II is my favorite historical era to study and read about. I have quite a few World War II books. I hate science and math. All my family is so very precious to me and I am blessed to have grown up in a large family. My sisters and I are a close group of 8 women. I also have a close group of friends that I can share anything with and I do. I have friends that I have known for over a decade and those that are new. I was also diagnosed bi polar and I take meds for it, if I didn't I would get out of control. I am overweight and can eat compulsively, I tried to explain to my husband what that meant. I could eat half a gallon of ice cream in one sitting even if I was full, I could force it down. However those things don't define me, they are a part of who I am but they don't define me. Why am I writing all this, because I am dealing with someone who thinks they are this awful person because of a genetic disorder they were diagnosed with and I have talking to them about those positives about them. Yes they need help, I have told them that but this person needs to be reminded of their value. That this diagnosis does not define them so don't let it have control over them. We are more than a diagnosis, a symptom. We are living breathing people and if we are born again we have the added bonus of being the child of the living God.