I'm so happy for you, but even more so I am thankful for your outpouring of truth and painful honesty. It's so rare, quotable, and valuable I want to shout you from the mountaintops. I wish my mother could hear your wisdom, perhaps she can. Either way she would feel such immense pride she would need to hug you, as I would like to. You are the exemplary spirit of our beloved grandmother, of your awesome parents, and of our family. Thank you Shawna. May your words be heard by the masses and be healed, a little, by them.
Diabetes is such a tough disease ... and one that most folks think can be "fixed" through insulin shots and a better diet. Surprise! It's never "fixed" ... it's just managed. And managing can take a lot of strength and energy. Thank you for giving yourself a break and wintering when you need it. Thank you for your honest voice. Thank you for your sweetness. Thank you for being brave. It's really refreshing. xx
Thank you so much for this comment! I've had people marvel out loud to me about what a miracle injectable insulin is and while I completely agree and know I would be dead without it, even pumps are pretty rudimentary when it comes to the miracle of the human pancreas! It's hard going high or low and it's hard managing it 24/7. Diabetic burnout is real, and you can never ever take a break!
I'm so happy for you, but even more so I am thankful for your outpouring of truth and painful honesty. It's so rare, quotable, and valuable I want to shout you from the mountaintops. I wish my mother could hear your wisdom, perhaps she can. Either way she would feel such immense pride she would need to hug you, as I would like to. You are the exemplary spirit of our beloved grandmother, of your awesome parents, and of our family. Thank you Shawna. May your words be heard by the masses and be healed, a little, by them.
Oh John, this comment oh my word. I am so honored that you think all of that. Thank you! I'd like to hug you, too!
Thank you my friend for opening your heart up, allowing me to walk beside you. You are strong. You are Loved. You inspire me.
Thank you, brave lady. You inspire me!
Diabetes is such a tough disease ... and one that most folks think can be "fixed" through insulin shots and a better diet. Surprise! It's never "fixed" ... it's just managed. And managing can take a lot of strength and energy. Thank you for giving yourself a break and wintering when you need it. Thank you for your honest voice. Thank you for your sweetness. Thank you for being brave. It's really refreshing. xx
Thank you so much for this comment! I've had people marvel out loud to me about what a miracle injectable insulin is and while I completely agree and know I would be dead without it, even pumps are pretty rudimentary when it comes to the miracle of the human pancreas! It's hard going high or low and it's hard managing it 24/7. Diabetic burnout is real, and you can never ever take a break!