Comments on: Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone: An Interview with My Niece

By: Annette Sweeney

Annette Sweeney — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:58:00 +0000

What a way to start my morning. Reading this was just so beautiful since you are both so special to me (or I should say special to us). Uncle Dan is going to sit down and read this now also. We love you.

By: fibrohaven

fibrohaven — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:48:41 +0000

Amy, please do share! Sometimes we just stumble upon the best communication tools. If this could help open the door to conversation, do it!

There are a lot of people in my life that I have just learned not to talk about it with, and that is okay. But if there is a possibility to close gaps and create understanding, it is well worth the effort.

Thanks Amy. The feeling is mutual.

By: fibrohaven

fibrohaven — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:43:59 +0000

Thanks Jasmine! I know I am fortunate to have her in my life, but even I was surprised at her depth of understanding. This was a good exercise for both of us. If she knew she made you cry she would totally give you a hug!

By: Amy Kiel

Amy Kiel — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:40:13 +0000

This interview was such a great idea and what a special relationship the two of you have. I am really wanting to share this with my niece because I am not always sure if she knows that I have fibromyalgia. I don’t know if it is my own doing or the feeling within the family that there is a “stigma” about it that we don’t seem to talk much in regards to the actual diagnosis in my family. Often people will ask if I am not feeling well, or ask what is wrong, and I feel the need to explain something in particular … this is interesting. Such a reminder of how people so often don’t “get it”, but your niece has a great grasp on it and is a very special girl, just like her auntie!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:11:36 +0000

You have one amazing niece right there. And it seems she shares your ability to make me cry (in a good way). Great interview!

By: ConnieFoggles

ConnieFoggles — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:14:10 +0000

Your niece is loving and sweet. Having you as an aunt has taught her about compassion and given her an understanding of invisible illnesses. She is blessed to have you as you are to have her in your life.

Dani, you are wise beyond your years! I call my daughter Peanut too. I know you’ve made your aunt proud already. Keep it up!

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By: Peanut the Niece

Peanut the Niece — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:08:50 +0000

dont cry mommmy

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