Hi, my name is joan67!
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joan67
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Hi all my name is Joan I have Ostia and rheumatoid arthritis I went from super fit to walking very slowly with two sticks I put on lots of weight and I have struggled to accept my disability. It hard as you all no not being able to do the things you used to but I have a very supportive family 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren so although I get very down I have a lot to be grateful for
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Hi @joan67
Welcome to the community!
We are here for you, to offer support and a hand of friendship
Big family! You must be a busy nanny/great nanny!
AmiDisability Gamechanger - 2019 -
Hi thanks ami that means a lot sometimes you feel as if you don't really want to talk to your family all the tome as I feel like a burden I am a busy nanny I love them all to bits
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Hi Joan,
I know exactly what you mean, but rest assured we are here if you ever need a rant or a chat
Between my fiancé and I have 10 nieces and nephews, ages ranging from 9 years old to 7 months old, almost got a football team haha! We love them all so much and it's the most wonderful thing to be able to watch them grow and blossom!
AmiDisability Gamechanger - 2019 -
Hi @joan67, and a warm welcome to the community- it's great to have you here!
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Welcome to the community @joan67
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