Lin-lin Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hello everyone, Big day here for me - it is my 4th year anni-versary. Not entirely sure how I feel. I'm not emotional, just reflecting on the day I suppose. I can certainly vouch for how things get better, although that sentence does need some explaining. Life is most certainly different. I still suffer with fatigue which has affected every aspect of my life. I am unable to go through any day without needing a nap to rest and restore. As a consequence, this affects jobs, social life, hobbies, family life, friends, independence and financial independence. No aspect of life escapes it. My mental fatigue has not improved vastly in around two years – although I have had a baby in that time and so my issues with fatigue need to take that into consideration. That said, I still maintain, that I am ‘better.’ By that I mean I am emotionally better. I accept my situation and know that many aspects of my life are blessed. The adage that ‘time is a great healer’ is perhaps overused. I am not sure whether time does actually ‘heal’ in that way; but it does give a person distance from the traumatic event and with that distance comes some perspective. Although health issues place limitations and restrictions on my life, being touched by that adversity has changed me into a better person. I understand people’s predicaments better than I did before and it has introduced me to people on BTG and Headway whom I am very fortunate to know. I don’t think that my old life had many people of value in it. My new life, through this forum and Headway, introduces me to a group, the vast majority of whom, if not all, are people who enrich my life. Anyone who has suffered ill health and lives with the consequences of it carries an amazing life story. To share these stories with eachother fuels the emotional growth within us all. So to all newbie’s on this forum, I can confirm that life does indeed get better. We can become better people. Four years ago today my SAH made me very ill. Four years on, my brain injury is the very thing that makes me better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Many congratulations on your 4th anni-versary Lynne and for all that you've achieved since, especially with the birth of your Son too....many of us will know how hard that is, without the complications of having a SAH, so you've done wonderfully well in my eyes, be very proud of yourself and I wish you all good things for the future. Life is definitely different and acceptance plays a huge part and a lot of compromises have to be made ... and you're quite right, that there is no part of your life where the SAH doesn't have an impact, but a good life with some quality can still be achieved and we learn to prioritise as to what is more important in our life to achieve that outcome. Your thread is beautifully written Lynne, as always and you certainly haven't lost that gift and I know that you've been a huge help to others on this forum. Hope that you have a lovely evening...xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Congratulations hun -you've done fantastically well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahLou Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Happy anni-versary dear lovely lady, Be very proud of everything you do and all that you are. Your inspiration and strength is amazing. Enjoy your special day. Take care, SarahLou Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Lin congratulations on your anniversary xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 happy anni versary to you Lin I didn't know the old you but I can say that the new you has had a profound effect on my recovery. You were one of the first people who pm'd me when I joined & made me welcome. Your eloquent posts have certainly helped me come to something approaching acceptance and helped teach me to be happy with the 'new' me. I know there have been struggles for you but I think you are doing an amazing job with Osian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wem Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Lin, Many congratulations on your 4th anniversary. I love your post, it is honest and heart warming as always. Enjoy your evening, Wem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Well done and well said Lin, Very proud of you and wish you the very best! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Congratulations Lynne on your 4th year anni-versary Be very proud xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnS Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Happy Anni-versary Lynne! As others have already said, your posts are beautifully worded. You have a wonderful knack of putting things into perspective. I am in awe of all you have managed to achieve and I look forward to reading your posts. It's always good to hear positive feedback from people who have been living the post-sah life for longer, it provides hope x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iola Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Beautifully written. Give yourself a big hug. I can't wait until I can say 4 yrs. Wow! iola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Lin, Mine was 4 years also in August 2009 or was it July? well there about. Many congratulations Lin and many more xx Love WinB143 xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Belated Happy 4th Ani-versary Lin, be proud of what you have done sending you big hugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin-lin Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thank you all for your lovely messages. As always, it means a lot. I'm off to a soft play centre for toddlers this morning - an experience which will test my fatigue, no doubt!..... Wish me luck my friends, wish me luck!! L xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I do wish you luck, you will be sorely tried. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish.girl Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 LinLin, you always say so perfectly the things I'd love to say half as well! Congratulations on your 4th anniversary and on how much you have achieved during that time. Well done & I hope you enjoyed your day! Michelle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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