Hello All,

I noticed from a young age that any time I went into a pool I got a crisis. I am not talking about showers and tub baths. I would like to hear from the rest of the community. It is very frustrating, especially now because it is summer in the northeast United States. I live in a development with a heated pool. I have gone in for five minutes, but I don't dare to stay longer than that.



I took swimming lessons last september, but I had to stop because although the pool… Continue

Hello All,



I wish that we could schedule a time when we sign on and chat about whatever is on our minds. Is anyone else interested in this idea? I like reading the comments, but I would like something in real time. I realize that we are all over the world, but some nights I am up late when I can't sleep.



The title of the blog is keeping the faith, but somedays are harder than others. I know that I am blessed. I haven't had a stroke or a hip replacement. However, this… Continue

I became ill at work on May 7, 2008 and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. I returned to the job on May 21 and left again on May 23. On May 29 I received a call informing me that I was fired due to attendance. I have not returned to a job since then.



I feel isolated. I am only 42 years old. I never had a "profession", but I worked steadily from the time I graduated from college. At one point, I attended grad school for three semesters. My doctor said do you want to be dead with… Continue