"Have a great day and know how much each and everyone of you has touched my life in some way. I may not have met you personally, but I love each and everyone of you."

Monesha


 


"I'm glad I found you guys and I am glad to be a part of this beautiful experience. Thank you for including me in this eclectic family, (not unlike my own). You guys are inspiring and give me strength and a few laughs from time to time."

(Tonia wanted her children included because she wants others to remember that these illness impacts on our children as well.)
  Tonia & her children
"As I have come to look at you all as my family, I have felt more love and acceptance with my Fibro-Family than any group of people I've ever known. The cards, the e-mails and the true understanding of my disease. You all are a major blessing in my Life."

Pamela
"The notes and messages you all send do a lot of GOOD!  Even if you are telling us about your own problems...it makes mine not seem so bad and I have to get over my pms (poor me syndrome) and put some of my energy into helping one of you feel better.  It all means so much!  Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!"

Anonymous		 "There are those days when getting up to go to the bathroom seems like a monumental effort and I just want to sit and cry (like today) but tomorrow will be better and the sweet thought that this group sends my way help in such a huge way."

Maggie
The following pictures are from a courageous Reaching Out member. She wants others to know that these illnesses rage on inside of us for years, sometimes decades. The first picture is before the illness.
  Liasa  

"I want to thank all of the ladies of this group for your loving kindness and for extending your hand, I could not find and better group of women to be with. I have looked in many different groups and this one has the most caring, compassionate love. I am so honored and proud for being in the group. I love you bunches and bunches."

Chata92


  


Debrat


"...we open our hearts and lives to each other.  We email, chat, or read when the energy allows.. and connect on such a special, unique level.  We are NOT alone.  We are NOT isolated.  We have each other.  We care.  We share.  We understand.  Isn't that really and truly AMAZING??????  We tease, and laugh, and cry... and SUPPORT!  What a wonderful treasure.... "

Kay(Joined at the Heart)

"I know from joining this group how much peace I felt
just at the knowledge that I was finally understood." :O)

Rossy
Sheri




"I cant even express right now what this feels like... YOU feel like me! YOU hurt like me... You've gone thru the same struggles as I have, seeking help, relief, trying to
live a life that once was normal....................
Zoey


"Ladies I cant begin to
tell you how much this group has caused a change in me. If it was not for this family group to tell you the truth I really dont know where I would be in my life to day. This I can tell you - What a wonderful, loving, kind giving group (you are) and... you are my sisters, my angels that watch over me."


Sharon

 


Shannon

"I'm so lucky to have been directed to this group.  To be able to know people who understand chronic pain and the affect it has on your life has been a God send for me.  I have learned so much and gotten the support I need."

"You gals never cease to amaze me.....Here you are, sicker than I am, and you are worried about me!!!!  You are too much!!!!!!  The love that comes from this group is astounding, it really
is..."--Tammy

 "...but I appreciate everything that is done.
I am glad to be a member of this  wonderful group that is safe and filled
with loving and kind hearted  members."

Hugs,  Kay (FibroFriends)

Katy		 "I too have always had a thick wall around me..."I can/should do it all myself"  I am slowly learning to trust and ask for help from all you wonderful people...At least there is one place that I can let my guard down.  Thanks everyone for being out there and being non judgmental and caring.  I love you all!"

 "I truly am blessed to be part of this group and I thank each and every one of you for accepting me with open arms!"

Love Audra

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