Carole...I've met total strangers, who in conversation (Lord knows how it comes up-I guess people in pain spot people in pain) who say they have fibro and when I tell them I do, they almost cry to find someone who understands it. It's a relief to find a fellow sufferer so whenever you need to chat, email me (in my profile) or PM me, I won't mind. I know girls on Disability with it. It is hard to hold a job with it. I still say that, between 2 ill parents, back problems etc and especially fibro from the stress, caused me to lose my job. I never lost a job in my life but it got so bad I couldn't mentally, physically, emotionally function.

Next time you feel like digging a hole, let me know. I'll dig one too and maybe we can meet half way, across the ocean for some gentle hugs! I'm lucky I have lots of support from the guys but when I have an outbreak, I especially miss my mom and her hugs and sympathy.