More About Me

How has life changed since your diagnosis?

Well, I lost my job. They don't take to unhealthy employees in this health facility ironically. I am now on disability and compensation. I had injuries to my spine since 1998 and then again 2000 I worked for 8 years after that. But, the stress from my last job and a bully of a boss, destroyed my physical being and that's when the diagnosis began. I suffered also from panic attacks and IBS. Nobody should be treated that way. I only wish I was a stronger person at the time to tell her what I thought. :(

What are you most passionate about?

I was passionate about living and nature. I love to walk on trails near the water, streams seeing the things nature gives. It's uplifting and gives me a reason to continue. Then my kids are my other passion. I love them both and I continue to push to be there for them.

I had a very unfortunate 2017. I had a car accident in August, totalled my car. Then October of that same year my daughter was in one and totalled her car. Neither one was out fault, but, we are both suffering from the hits. We also lost out cat of 13 years 2 wks after my accident. The biggest loss I had in 2017... My best friend Debby. I lost everything losing her. I will never find another friend like her again. She was a once in a life time kind of friend. We lost her 2 days after Christmas. I am grieving like I have never before. It's been rough. I only wish I knew how to continue.
Anyway, I'm sorry I was long winded. But, I needed to let you understand my frame of mind at this time. I will go on, just trying to get there, that's the hard part.
Laura Mancuso