I am not shy but am a little aprehensive sharing on the vast internet. I have stood in front of groups sharing, large & small, 1 on 1, online, in person, telephone, email, etc. SHARING is EDUCATING & HELPING others. Endometriosis is an ugly painful disease but far less of a burden than the rest of the list. Dealt with endo most of my life, ending it 2009 with a hysterectomy at the age of 44. [IMG]http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i415/Wild-Rags-Place/NeckSurgery.jpg[/IMG] In 1997, pregnant with my daughter, I was beaten nearly to death. Trauma to the head, neck, spine. Divorce, burying my Daddy, giving birth, then down hill from there. My prayers were to survive long enough to deliver my baby girl. I am human and not afraid. When the body go completely crazy on a person, it takes its toll. Not knowing is bad, learning the diagnoses is...  Read More

Choosing to become a parent or to not become a parent in life is something most all of us have to face eventually.  Can we have children?  Do we want children?  Can we support children?  Can we handle children?  Will we be a good parent?  Will we be a good friend?  When is the right time to have a child?  How many do we have?   It is a lifetime commitment.  Bringing on a lifetime of questions, challenges, joys, sorrows, laughter, tears, the amazing cycle of life. 
 
The famous saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” how many have thought about what this actually means?  Whether you have your own biological child(ren) or not, you can have a positive influence in a child’s life.  Instruction manual? HA!  There are guidelines, advice, classes available but only when  you are in the parenting role yourself can you realize...  Read More