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November 17, 2023
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Members came together around the painful question of why others seem to take advantage of or mistreat those who are sick, with many sharing... Read more

Members came together around the painful question of why others seem to take advantage of or mistreat those who are sick, with many sharing that they have experienced the same hurtful behavior from family and friends. Several members offered thoughtful perspectives, including that some people fear illness in others, feel the need to feel superior, or act out of their own unresolved pain, and many encouraged protecting personal energy by setting boundaries with toxic people. A recurring theme was leaning on faith, prayer, and the support of this community to find strength and peace when dealing with cruelty and invisible illness.

A MyMSTeam Member

Sharon805, thank you for your reply to my question. I know this person has a heavy burden on his heart and I was hoping I could help them. But it seems I only made things worse. Now I need to be very careful because there are other things I have to watch out for. They are feeling too many mixed feelings they are unaware of. A condition they are unaware of themselves. I believe that only God can help them now. 🙏

November 21, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

People can act horribly.You would have to invest a whole lot of useless calories to be this willfully ignorant.That is the head scratcher.I believe people are inherently good...............It has to be defense from a fragile person.Some faith is also nearly essential to deal with this.Some are empty inside.

November 20, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes, I know what you mean, they just don't get it, but if they had to walk in our shoes for 1hr. LOL

November 17, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Don’t mean nothing. Those people are not worth the energy. Jam on. Make life bend to your will. They will get there’s.

November 17, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Maggie680, thank you for your friendship and support. My faith keeps 🙏 me going when things seem hopeless. I know God won't let me down. My friends at this site are great. Thank you for being there for me. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

November 23, 2023

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