Christine, in chapter 4 of my Arthritis: A Patient’s Guide book, I talk about working through the stages of grief when a person is diagnosed with a disease, especially one as life changing as RA. I read in Take me HOME from the OSCARS that you have gone through many of the stages (denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance). Where do you feel you are currently?
In acceptance. This book has made me accept. And even now I see some people look at me differently. Some TV associates see me differently. It will all be worthwhile if I can take away the stigma of the disease. That's my ultimate challenge.
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