Comments on: Support for What? Musings of a Rebel Without a Topic Sentence http://tminustwo.net/2012/04/17/support-for-what-musings-of-a-rebel-without-a-topic-sentence/ Type Two Diabetes and Other Passions Sat, 18 May 2013 02:01:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Kate http://tminustwo.net/2012/04/17/support-for-what-musings-of-a-rebel-without-a-topic-sentence/#comment-1085 Kate Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:15:09 +0000 http://tminustwo.net/?p=319#comment-1085 I love this post, Bob. Way to put it out there! Consider yourself hugged from afar.

As Mike says above, I really like your motto. I also agree with this part, in part: “People with Type 2 diabetes are in such a diverse range of situations, I have trouble believing that I’d find enough in common with people in a church basement or hospital meeting room to find much “support”.” I think this is what makes it difficult for people to understand T2. It’s difficult to grasp the idea that we’re all different and so is our condition. We can’t all treat it the same way. However, receiving support in the sense that we’re “all in this together” is possible. That doesn’t mean it has to be in person. I’m so glad to have “met” you and many others here in the DOC.

]]> By: Mike Hoskins http://tminustwo.net/2012/04/17/support-for-what-musings-of-a-rebel-without-a-topic-sentence/#comment-1081 Mike Hoskins Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:08:53 +0000 http://tminustwo.net/?p=319#comment-1081 Tremendous post, Bob. Sir, you nailed it. Very much appreciate you writing this, and think that I’m about the same page as you are: not sure I necessarily need whatever “support” might be offered through various groups, but just “community.” That’s very important to me, especially as I’m dealing with those internal feelings of depression, self-doubt and social isolation. Every day is a work in progress, and that motto is one that I’m also up for adopting. Thanks for reminding me of that importance in recognizing small victories for a day, and moving forward. You rock, my friend, and I’m glad to know you.

]]> By: Mike Durbin http://tminustwo.net/2012/04/17/support-for-what-musings-of-a-rebel-without-a-topic-sentence/#comment-1080 Mike Durbin Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:00:15 +0000 http://tminustwo.net/?p=319#comment-1080 Great post, Bob. I love that motto, “Declare Victory and Call It a Day.” Consider it stolen like third base. :-)

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