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Comment by DeAndra on February 16, 2012 at 9:43pm

Lol That is the first time I have ever heard it phrased anything like that. I like it. I want to make them understand, but I honestly do not think that is possible without actually going through it. They need to try to walk around with blinders and a stutter sometime, lol. I think even that might be enough to get my point across.

Moderator Comment by Barbara H. on February 16, 2012 at 9:34pm

Perhaps next time you should ask them if they can win a knife fight to the brain. You did!! Be proud of yourself! Do not worry about venting. Look at the top of this page...we are AVM survivors...here for your support!

Comment by DeAndra on February 15, 2012 at 8:22pm

I see your point about perspective, because it does really put things into perspective, but man do I miss NOT running into things constantly lol.

Moderator Comment by Trish on February 15, 2012 at 4:27pm

You know DeAndra, I don't think I would go back to the way I was before. I know it's sounds crazy, given how messed up I am in some areas. But honestly I'm enjoying my life much more now that I have the right perspective on things. I cherish my girls and my husband and they cherish me right back. It's difficult certainly but I don't stress what I cannot control and just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Comment by DeAndra on February 15, 2012 at 1:45pm

Thanks guys. It is odd having someone say that. The responses I usually get are totally different, lol. I swear, 90% of the time it does not usually bother me, but I guess sometimes it just catches up. It is crazy having so many people to talk to about this who UNDERSTAND, because until I found this group I did not know anyone who exactly what I was talking about. My uncle had an aneurysm, but even that is a totally different experience, I guess. I think that it is hardest being so worried sometimes about the whole thing, and everyone else is just indifferent. It's like I am supposed to totally forget about it and go back to normal. I can't, though, because I am honestly scared to death that something like that will happen again. I would just about rather go through anything else. Not just that, but I am not capable of going back to the way I was. If I could, I would lol.

Moderator Comment by Trish on February 15, 2012 at 12:55pm

Oh I so understand DeAndra. There's not an hour that goes by that I don't either bump in to something, drop something, misplace something, knock something over...Just as Suzy said, your family doesn't understand because they're not in your shoes. That's why you have us! Vent all you want and know that many of us here completely understand your frustrations!

Comment by DeAndra on February 15, 2012 at 11:20am

Thanks. I think I could handle it better if I could just stop ruining the carpets, lol. I would usually just ignore it but sometimes it just aggravates me sooooo bad.

Moderator Comment by Suzy E on February 15, 2012 at 9:55am

Hey DeAndra,

You wouldn't be human if you didn't feel that way. I agree it's annoying and frustrating and of course it bothers you because you care! They love and just can't understand because they are not going through it. Vent it out all you want and need. That's what we're here for... Best always :)