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moniss

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8. Thank you for this excellent and timely OP. Sadly those of us who have gone
Sun Mar 15, 2026, 06:04 PM
Sunday

through the onset of and coping with disabling conditions know the frustrations of being ignored/misdiagnosed, losing jobs, slipping down financially and the hurt of watching family and friends put us on the "ignore" list so to speak.

There is perhaps no greater hurt than not being invited for Thanksgiving and Christmas by your family because they don't believe you about your condition and don't want you around. I spent so many like that.

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