Hide no more

Come out of hiding I say!!

It occurred to me today, well not just today but I decided to try and do something about it today, that everyone you meet has a story. I know duh, but honestly everyone you meet during the day is most likely going through some kind of struggle. Some, of course, are worse than others but all are important. The person going through whatever is in pain. Could be physical, could be mental, perhaps both but all count. Naturally physical pain is easier to witness but what you see is not always what you get. You may only be witnessing a limp or a splint but maybe their issues are much more severe and what you are seeing is actually a side effect to a much more serious issue.

A casted arm could very well be bone cancer as could a person walking with a cane. Maybe someone just lost a loved one or is a caretaker and they are finally getting some me time. Maybe they are abused, maybe it's a sick child, maybe they are lonely or depressed, whatever the case its their story. OK, finally to my point. What occurred to me on a more personal note while thinking this morning is that my own struggles are holding me back from my dreams, my job a lot lately but most import my life. I hate every single second of having physical issues, it truly sucks. My thought is obviously I am not alone. There are so many of you out there with your own struggle and perhaps its holding you back as well.  Although I have been speaking a lot more about my issues to be honest even the closest to me don't know how bad the struggles truly are. Again, I am sure I am not alone so how about we broaden this blog to include your struggles, your fears, your sick of's and whatever else might ail you.

I haven't abandoned the sideliners becoming lifeliners but truly how can you become a true lifeliner if you have stuff holding you back. The option of being anonymous is always welcome, this way you can vent honestly however, feel free to leave your name as well.

I will start it....things I am sick of are  not being able to do the every day things in life;  such as being able to get the shampoo out of the bottle. I have to hold it against my body and use my forearm to squeeze the bottle in order to get any out, half of it winds up all over the place and I can only do this if the bottle isn't full and I can lift it. Putting on my shoes and socks, being able to get a drink because I cannot lift the containers, buttoning, holding my hair brush and being able to grasp it so that I can wrap my hair around it,  etc. you get the idea.

I hope to hear from some of you, it is so important to purge this stuff and believe me its in a place where people care and want to hear it. Don't hold back, its an important step in obtaining your lifeliner goals.