Oh I forget to mention that when people ask me what TM is I explain that it is like MS but that I have the lesions on my spine not my brain. That is a simple way for them to understand. MS is very well known and it keeps most people from wanting more of an explaination Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: jharpe...@aol.com To: jan...@centurytel.net ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:02 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Class Reunions
I agree with what several others have said: I'd do ahead and RSVP so they can make adequate preparations and then see how you feel when the time comes. Sometimes I am fine answering questions and want to spread awareness about TM that way: sometimes I can kind of close in on myself and not really want to get into it. I'd prepare a short response for anyone who asks (I think I used to say something like "I had an auto-immune attack on my spine") and then go further if they want to talk about it more and you feel like it, or change the subject if you don't. But would I let the fact of having TM keep me from such a gathering? No. As others have said, a lot of people in your class will have gone through any number of situations, too, in the mean time. Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com In a message dated 7/1/2009 11:47:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: I have another question for you all that want to answer: I will be having another class reunion shortly and graduating from the hometown high school, I was usually one of about 15 that helped to plan it. We had around 500 in our graduating class. Anyway, I am debating whether or not to be a part of the planning or even attending the reunion. This is the first reunion since I got clobbered with TM. I still have to use a cane and would maybe need my wheelchair. I was fairly well known and I am afraid I would be answering questions all nite about TM. My question is: Would you let TM keep you from attending a reunion? Be honest. If you were faced with this decision this weekend, what would you do? Janice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dell Summer Savings: Cool Deals on Popular Laptops - Shop Now!
