re: the response to my post about health struggles:
I was born with a connective tissue disorder. I know you meant well, and I keep myself in a good place mentally for the most part, but no amount if positive thinking will cure me. I'm well aware that I make my own path in life, which is why I fight for my health as best as I can and do the things I am able to to improve my health. I'm certainly not trying to be rude, as again, I know you meant well. But chronic illness and pain isn't wished away by happy thoughts. And again, I keep my mind right. I'm one of the happiest people I know. Ans kindness is monumentally important to me, always has been, and being chronically ill has only strengthened that sentiment for me. On my profile my favorite quote is "Be kind, for everyone you net is fighting a hard battle." I do my best to live this. Walking around on dislocated hips, having my hands swell to 3x their normal size from punched nerve ans blood vessels in my shoulders from constant sublux/dislocation isn't something I can smile away though. Instead, I keep a broad outlook on life, stay strong and positive, and constantly research and try new things to make myself better physically. Even within what I have, sone have it more mildly and some far worse than I do. I absolutely encourage the sick to be their own advocate and never giver up, search for ways to help themselves, and appreciate whats important in life. Hope this clears things up. Peace.