Tag: pain
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Offers!
After facing multiple rejections and lowball offers, the author perseveres through the stressful process of selling their home. Despite challenges and conditional agreements, the house eventually sells after 37 days on the market, bringing relief and anticipation for the next phase of moving.
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Staging and Listing our Home
A couple’s frantic search for a condo unfolds as they juggle house-selling, dog-sitting, and overwhelming exhaustion. Despite showings and open houses, the wait for a buyer takes its toll.
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Recovery … and Guilt!
The author reflects on a period of recovery, revealing physical limitations and the impact on daily life. They express relief and hope as a long-considered plan to move into a more manageable home comes to fruition.
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Hello Mr. Flare Bear
The writer describes the impact of a planned night out on their health, creating a “flare bear” metaphor for the resulting physical pain. Despite the discomfort, they find joy in small achievements as they recover over the course of several days.
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Listen to DA body!!!
Listening to the body makes you aware of how things are going and if there are any “flare ups”. It helps you learn what is manageable.
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Mr. Strong And Silent
The author deals with intense emotions, uncertainty, and medical tests for Huntington’s disease. Support from loved ones and determination emerge as key themes in facing challenges ahead.
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Troublemaker!
The author finds humor, sarcasm, and support vital in coping with challenges. Losing their second car has disrupted their routine, causing stress and fatigue. Borrowing a car isn’t a suitable solution.
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Old & New Beginnings
Attending the Huntington Society meeting defied expectations, bringing hope and a new support network. Despite the challenges, the author finds strength in the unwavering support of loved ones.
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Help Wanted!
The writer faces difficult decisions regarding healthcare. They opt for trials and genetic research while seeking anonymity for their Huntington’s disease. Family reactions vary, and the writer feels lost and seeks help.
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Hope
The author’s family history of MS and Huntington Disease led to testing decisions and emotional turmoil. Despite testing positive for the gene, they are currently symptom-free, facing an uncertain future.
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