I’m so reluctant to post this, but maybe someone out there can use this. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia are no joke. I never imagined myself as a 50yo who needs help walking at times, some days (like today) I’m barely being able to get out of bed (it’s 3 p.m. and I’m on my third nap). The physical pain and mental anguish can at times be too much, which turns into depression. The self-doubt from feeling so tired, so exhausted, and so useless also turns into depression. This shit is no joke.

I was once a very active, physically fit U.S. Marine and today I can’t get out of bed. This morning’s trip to the farmers market has done me in.

I’m not looking for sympathy, that’s not me, but this blog is a way for me to share with others.

I will keep fighting!!!!! If you are dealing with something like this, you CAN keep fighting too, you must!!!