Today, my sister compared me handling the news of recently being told that I have a devastating and very possibly fatal autoimmune disease, to that of a teenager being melodramatic. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML
Today, my aunt informed me that she thinks I'm faking the debilitating disease I've had for the past 13 years. Apparently she thinks I just don't want to go to college or get a job, and that I like living on disability. She also added that my entire extended family agrees with her. FML
Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." FML
Today, I was telling my sister about how I am horribly depressed and how I can't function and she responded with, "Oh, shit! I've got to go Jeopardy is on!" FML
Today, I learned I'm one of the biggest contributors to my sister's severe body issues and eating disorder. Apparently, my constantly making jokes about her having a giant butt wasn't just harmless teasing after all. FML
Today, I'm incredibly sick. I can't breathe, can't walk ten steps without falling, and no one believes me. My mom just sat next to me and said, "Honey, isn't this all a bit much? Quit being dramatic, because I can't believe this." When I asked why I would fake this, my sister yelled, "Guess you can't go shopping!" I'd want to. FML
Today, my mom told an entire room full of people about the time I almost died from severe diarrhea as a toddler. When I told her that it was embarrassing, she simply told me to “grow up”. FML
Today, we got a letter regarding my sister's college career and an appointment she was required to go to. This seems fitting, since she's a senior in high school, or at least she would be if she hadn't passed away a little over a year ago. FML
Today, I was told that I was an “entitled snowflake.” I'd mentioned that after 5+ years of cancer treatment and over a dozen surgeries, I still have some physical limitations. I literally almost died but still managed to finish school and change careers, but yeah, I’m entitled. FML
Today, my mother told my little sister and me that she has breast cancer to make us feel sorry so that we would clean our rooms. She is perfectly fine. My little sister still thinks that "mommy is going to die". FML
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kewpiesuicide 29
My brother has ALPS (autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome). It's super rare and has a high fatality rate but as he got older, his body fought it off. Now he's healthy as a horse. Don't give up!
AlwaysWatching 27
That's not easy to hear, especially from someone close. I hope you are going to be ok, OP and that you receive some better support.
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Baranwolf 3
There are support forums for people with immune disorders by people with immune disorders.
FeedTheStache 13
Oh my gosh. I hope you get well soon OP. That must be devastating to hear news like that. Your sister is probably in denial or something I hope, and not just being a jerk.
Aliadel 12
awwwh are you okay?
Snake_Eater343 8
Can someone please explain to me why people said that OP deserved this? But besides that I'm so sorry.
Ilmoran 20
The OP has an autoimmune disease, not AIDS. Two completely different things (autoimmune diseases are cases where their immune system attacks their own body; AIDS is caused by a virus attacking the immune system).
strwbryblnd87 5
It's hard, many people don't understand chronic illness and blow it off cause we don't always look sick. Google the spoon theory. It's specific to lupus, but it makes sense to many chronic autoimmune diseases. It's helpful to read and to share with people. Be prepared to lose a lot of friends. Well not losing, you will find who your real friends are very quick. It sucks, but it will be ok. I've had 4 strokes an almost died from my autoimmune issues, but I'm still here. It's not easy, but you will manage.
karma_kicks_back 16
Behcets and fibro sufferers have adopted the spoon theory also. Us spoonies have to stick together, especially when we look so damn good people can't believe we're ill (ha ha) XxX
molly471 22
Screw her, OP you can fight this! You don't need that kind of negativity in your life right now anyway.
Ipsum629 13
you mean AIDS?
dnice1864 18
Prayers for your health and happiness, op!
connorb16 7
Some people don't handle serious situations well that involve family members... Don't give up :)
Dinders 16
What do you have? I'm only asking because I have an autoimmune disease, and I'm wondering if it's the same one. It makes it easier when you know there's someone out there who knows what you're going through