The reason I started blogging was in the hopes of being able to still be socially acceptable. After Julia's diagnosis, I needed an outlet. Everywhere I went and all I could talk about was diabetes and how Julia was doing. I even bombarded one friend in the parking lot of the mall. So I knew if I didn't find somewhere else to let all my thoughts out I would end up without any friends FAST! Blogging has given me the outlet I needed. It gives me a way to process my feelings good and bad.
The other thing I am grateful for is all the other D Mamas I have found. Reading their blogs has given me so much comfort. Even though we don't "know" each other, I feel like I have found so many long lost friends. I read posts that I identify with and that break my heart. But I also read posts that bring me joy for kids and families I have never met. I no longer feel so alone in the crazy mixed up diabetes world.
(sorry it was late, crazy numbers last night)
Oh my goodness that is SO me! I am so socially unacceptable now! I still talk to anyone and everyone about diabetes and my daughter any chance I get...that's all I know how to talk about now. I'm sure others are over hearing about it, but oh well. So glad also to know so many D-Mamas who get it and don't get tired of hearing about it.
ReplyDeleteThe isolation was soooo paralyzing for me. I am a social creature and to be the ONLY one in my circle of friends with a kid with a high maintenance chronic condition was difficult. The DOC and blogging has really brought the "old" pre-D Reyna back. My sister talks about it all the time.
ReplyDeleteI totally "get" why you blog.
Thanks for doing it! xoxo