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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 30, 2017

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Vivian Evans got a guestbook from Phyllis Petersen
8 years ago (January 27, 2018)
Hi Vivian, I just read your story on Barb's post and wanted to add my prayers and support to the others who have reached out to you. This is a safe place to rail against the pain and the feelings of isolation that chronic health issues can make us feel.... Read more.
Vivian Evans got a guestbook from Catie B
8 years ago (December 29, 2017)
Oh Vivian, welcome! I'm so glad Rita posted to you, or I might have missed seeing what you shared with Barb. My heart aches to read of your journey and of how much you have suffered. I, too, hope you'll continue to "talk" here and to let your voice be... Read more.
👍 Adam Pick, Barbara Wood and reacted to this
Thank you Adam, I will continue to post, I need this it helps me too because I know I'm not alone on this journey.
Vivian Evans got a guestbook from Rita Savelis
8 years ago (December 29, 2017)
Hello Vivian, I was so moved by what you wrote on Barb's post. Keep talking, keep writing, What you have experienced deserves to be heard. I'm listening. I am sorry you had to go through this. It's hard. It's too hard sometimes. Wishing you peace and joy in 2018.
👍 Phyllis Petersen reacted to this
Thank you Rita , for months I felt so alone, it was very scary for me, it appeared to me no would understand , because no one being on this type of journey, but now I know there are many others so this will help me tremendously.
It is really scary and one feels so alone. Especially when there are complications. I was in hospital a long time as well, although nothing like the experiences you and Barb had. It is overwhelming and one just has to take one day at a time and slowly work through... Read more.

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