tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5781703772205243816.post8760120724364850866..comments2024-03-28T09:35:08.511+00:00Comments on Laura Whispering: It BeginsLaura Whisperinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00546719995730647370noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5781703772205243816.post-47619488113976461552015-01-31T11:47:44.576+00:002015-01-31T11:47:44.576+00:00Hi Christine,
Thank you so much for thinking of m...Hi Christine, <br />Thank you so much for thinking of me and for taking the time to pop by. It's really appreciated.<br /> <br />It's sad to think that in the "progressive", "liberal" world we live in in 2015 there are health conditions that are still concealed beneath such whispers. i'm thankful for people like you who are willing to talk about their realities in such a sensitive way. i think it helps.<br /><br />i hope you and your family are all doing well xoLaura Whisperinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546719995730647370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5781703772205243816.post-28807010348858663102015-01-29T21:45:41.733+00:002015-01-29T21:45:41.733+00:00Thank you for taking the time to read!xThank you for taking the time to read!xLaura Whisperinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546719995730647370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5781703772205243816.post-69834705844286747142015-01-26T19:17:33.335+00:002015-01-26T19:17:33.335+00:00Dear Laura, You have been often in my thoughts and...Dear Laura, You have been often in my thoughts and I was wondering how things were going for you. On the one hand, I'm so sorry to read how tough things have been; on the other, I am happy to read whatever you feel like sharing. The internet is a strange place - it can feel so intimate, but is ultimately not at all, so I understand your reluctance. I also agree that surely there must be a greater good served when we can be a bit more open about things which are still considered taboo. I was recently saying to my daughter how often I notice that people with ME have said to me, "But don't tell anyone". Why? Would we not be better off having a clearer idea how prevalent this illness is, and what a toll it takes on people's lives? At the same time, the prejudice and stigma against ME, mental illness - you name it - is very real. I was telling her that when I was a child, no-one talked about cancer, it was so taboo. People whispered about Tumors, and I knew the words Benign and Malignant. Now there are masses of women in pink bras running through the park at midnight... So I for one will not be uncomfortable or bored by what you choose to share of your experience. <br /><br />As for faith - well that is perhaps a little bit less taboo in some quarters! I will be very interested to read your thoughts on faith as well.<br /><br />I very much value your comments on my blog, and your perspective over the years on my daughter's illness has been very helpful and encouraging to me. I do hope that you can find kindness, rest, understanding - whatever helps, and whatever you need. And happy times, coffee breaks, day trips, etc.!<br /><br />Take good care, Laura. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5781703772205243816.post-39580084763333407222015-01-26T11:43:44.419+00:002015-01-26T11:43:44.419+00:00"It's also occurred to me that our shynes..."It's also occurred to me that our shyness about discussing these things does nothing to challenge false beliefs and only allows stigma and shame to grow. Our silence, in effect, keeps other people silenced where our openness might empower others to open up, to listen and explore." ~ Words of courage and heart. Thank you. Gum On My Shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.com