My sister Meredith and I recently
attended an ambassador reunion in Florida for Vectra DA. While in attendance, I
had an epiphany. I have always just considered my sister and I the RA SISTERS, but
it is so much more than just the two of us. We created this blog because we
never wanted anyone to feel alone on this journey or suffering. My sister and I
felt fortunate in a way, because we had each other. Not everyone has a partner
in crime when it comes to their disease. 😏 I now realize the term “RA SISTERS” is
for ALL women suffering with this disease! We are all RA SISTERS, and we are in
this fight together.
At the ambassador reunion, I had
the privilege of hearing Kelly O’Neill Young present. She is the author of
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS UNMASKED, 10 DANGERS
of Rheumatoid Disease, and widely known as the RA WARRIOR. Here is the link
to her amazing web page. http://rawarrior.com/
After hearing her speak, I instantly felt connected
to her. Everything she said made me feel empowered and validated. So many
times, we as women and as patients feel less than important when it comes to
our disease. Doctors can sometimes make us feel like we are imagining our
symptoms and we end up pushing many of them to the back burner leaving symptoms
untreated. She had gone through some of
the same struggles I am going through! She
and I are RA SISTERS!
In her book, she emphasizes the importance in renaming Rheumatoid
Arthritis to Rheumatoid Disease. She discusses the reasons why and uses medical
literature to back it up. I highly recommend reading it and buying a copy for
your doctor. It will improve your patient/doctor relationship.
In closing, remember that you are
not fighting this alone. We are here for you.
We are all the RA SISTERS. 💪
Rheumatoid
Disease is not something any of us want, but it is what it is, so welcome to
the club!
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