It’s amazing how our minds can flutter. You think you are okay, then out of nowhere you’re back where you started.
I saw a quote once that said, ‘A mother is only as happy as their saddest child’. This resonates with me in so many ways.
Mothers and fathers of adult children will know how difficult this process can be. When our children are young, we are able, to some extent, fix their problems and make everything better. When our children are adults or headed in that direction, our right and ability to ‘fix’ everything for them is no longer possible.
It’s this transition that I have been struggling with lately and my goodness, it’s horrific. It’s like someone has pierced my heart into an infinite number of pieces. I know this sounds dramatic but, you see, if it wasn’t for my boys, I wouldn’t be here today. They have literally kept me here, given me a reason to live and fight. So you will see, why they’re so important to me.
It’s not that my amazing family and friends aren’t a reason for me to fight as I love them dearly but I know that they would be okay if I was gone. My boys and their happiness is and will always be my responsibility.
Since my last blog post, I have unfortunately suffered a relapse of my Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). At first, I could not understand why it was happening but when I took time to step back and look at what I have been dealing with lately, it all started to fall into place.
FND rears it’s ugly head for me when my brain becomes overwhelmed. I’m used to living with chronic pain and fatigue and manage to get through but when things start to pile up, my brain decides it’s time to shut down. This resulted in increased pain, seizures and temporary paralysis of my legs.
It was a very difficult decision to agree with my GP to take a few days to get things under control, however it was ultimately necessary and the right decision. I’m pleased to say things are much more settled now.
What’s important to remember when you have a chronic illness is, it is exactly that, chronic. It’s here for a long time. I always live in the hope that one day it will be gone. However, I’m yet to come across anyone who has completely got rid of FND, I know how lucky I am to be where I am right now and for that I am extremely grateful. It would just be amazing to wake up one day and have everything gone. To be normal again.
Those who know me well will know that I will never give up. Whilst my heart is still beating, I will make it my sole purpose to be the best person I can be.
I will love and care for my family and friends passionately and I will fight my FND and always win eventually.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
Charlotte xxx
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