tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post2828757167086365539..comments2024-03-22T13:46:31.211-04:00Comments on Getting Closer To Myself: Shedding Illness Baggage, One Layer At A TimeLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-65176430712783247132010-01-08T19:00:21.805-05:002010-01-08T19:00:21.805-05:00I save all my pill bottles. I think a lot of us d...I save all my pill bottles. I think a lot of us do. I've never really thought about why, I just save stuff I think will end up in a sculpture or installation someday. Maybe I do need them on some level, or maybe I want there to be some tangible evidence of what I have been going through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-42646963774014414452010-01-04T23:49:58.377-05:002010-01-04T23:49:58.377-05:00As a newcomer to your blog, I'm in awe of your...As a newcomer to your blog, I'm in awe of your perceptions and honesty. Chronic illness has dished up many similar challenges for me. However, I've got 20 years on you yet feel not any wiser.<br /><br />Look forward to visiting your blog often.Bibliotekarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112760553996504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-31510494559586185182009-12-19T23:15:46.260-05:002009-12-19T23:15:46.260-05:00Thanks all, for your support. I wish I saw in mys...Thanks all, for your support. I wish I saw in myself all of the things that you do. Something to work on in the New Year...Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-73485370111019020812009-12-19T21:40:33.049-05:002009-12-19T21:40:33.049-05:00No real comment - just a hug, and a big thank you ...No real comment - just a hug, and a big thank you for sharing all of this with us.Remicade Dreamhttp://www.remicadedream.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-41632252246681800592009-12-18T01:14:00.373-05:002009-12-18T01:14:00.373-05:00Leslie, I don't really have anything to add. B...Leslie, I don't really have anything to add. But I wanted to applaud your courage, which amazes me once again. Not only for the decisions you're making, but for the courage to share them here. <br /><br />Here's hoping 2010 turns out WAY better for all of us.Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-3144847453685758192009-12-17T16:34:38.985-05:002009-12-17T16:34:38.985-05:00For anonymous, as a fellow grad student who went t...For anonymous, as a fellow grad student who went the temp route...beware. It'll kill your resume if you do it too long. I did it while trying to get my kidneys back to working, but lost career legitimacy when I stayed at it because it was convenient and easy. If anything, stay involved with your network and keep up with trainings/contnuing ed. That'll help, Wishing you the best~<br /><br /><br />Leslie, you've got it going on~ and show a lot of guts in putting it out there. Thanks for being so open and realistic about all of our vulnerabilities, even if we don't like to acknowledge them ;)My Life Works Today!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08434157347216602476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-41953225771515016602009-12-15T18:49:29.644-05:002009-12-15T18:49:29.644-05:00My year sucked too...I feel your pain.
Woo to 201...My year sucked too...I feel your pain.<br /><br />Woo to 2010, I hope!brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364260264700856613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-58159314379852111382009-12-14T15:57:15.358-05:002009-12-14T15:57:15.358-05:00Your self-honesty is so moving. It's a huge l...Your self-honesty is so moving. It's a huge leap to be so honest with yourself. Things can only open up from this place. I bow to you!<br /><br />Faith<br />http:mastcellsandme.blogspot.comFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614957127548059830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-76818130158742544452009-12-14T09:43:59.178-05:002009-12-14T09:43:59.178-05:00hey there, it's anat -- although my reasons fo...hey there, it's anat -- although my reasons for leaving the phd program were not identical to yours, i really resonate with alot of what you write here. it took me 3 years to get my act together and prepare to leave, so don't worry about taking the time as long as you feel good about the decision... if you want to talk about it more, let me know -- i must have talked through my process with at least 100 people... while i knew i *could* do it, the sacrifices did not seem worth it anymore at this point in my life.... i honestly have NO idea what to do professionally at this point (i'm just temping now) since a phd/faculty position was my goal for the last 15 years, but i'm sure that will sort itself out with time! let me know if you want to chat...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com