I am aware that I am less than some people prefer me to be,
but most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see.
— Douglas Pagels

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Losing our advocates

 


This is another hard loss for the Periodic Paralysis community. He was a sweet man who helped run the advocacy network in the Philippines, along with his friend who passed away last year. My heart goes out to his loved ones.

I am tired. I keep hoping I'm the next one to go, because I'm too tired. I want out. I just don't want to suffer or be in pain when it happens.

I'm applying for the waiting list at MDA clinic in Alabama. It has very mixed reviews, but I need to stay connected with more than one physician if I intend to continue on. I will finally go up there on February 11th if my brother's surgery on the 10th doesn't screw me over. I want no part of any of this, and I resent nearly every moment of my life. The only solution I can think of is death, but it's a lousy one.

So I reject it, for now.