Hi James
If we had the choice and controls to how the advances of our AS happens, would we all here, not have the cure.
Why would we choose to live in pain, and put up with family members, my sister, who said "I would kill myself if I had all the health issues you have." In my case I have chosen to only call my sister on special occassions without any word of how I am feeling.
Many here go through the same thing. I am sorry you also have had to deal with an insenitive person. I have chosen to avoid these insentive people in my life. My family is here at KickAS, who know how we feel and they are there for each other.
I have few friends outside KickAS, who understand, but they are few and far between. These friends I also hold close to my heart.
Hugs
Gerri