Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group What is the point???

Sometimes I just don't know what the point is.
Why keep on fighting when nothing seems to work out.
What is the point of trying to be a good person when all you do is get knocked down?

What have I done to deserve all this. I get up and struggle though each day. I help everyone where ever and whenever I can. One of the reasons I travelled down 5 days to help with the flood clean ups here. Regardless of the pain, people needed my help. One would think this would buy me at least some good credit. I try to be the best person I can but it seems I keep getting slapped in the face. I seem to have to fight every step of the way. Fight the urge to stay in bed, fight to get medical treatment, fight for my kids to get medical treatment. I am sick of having to fight for what is fair and just.

Latest incident has led me to withdraw my youngest from school due to a total lack of respect and contempt shown towards my concerns as a parent. More than 50 other parents are also upset with the situation that led to this. Now I am left to fight Education QLD to be allowed to enrol in the other state school a meagre 2mins further down the road.

Just one more thing I have to fight. What did I do to deserve any of this. What is the point of getting up if just doing so is a struggle. I fight the urge to stay in bed and then I have to fight every minute of the day simply for a fair go.

I have had enough.
Sorry for the rant.
I hope everyone is doing ok. Much love to everyone here.

Trish
xxx

Trish you fight because you can having AS makes us fight.Life isn't fair but the fighting everything is what keeps us going.Stop fighting and end up in bed feeling sorry for your self then every one else suffers the Kids wouldn't have a mum your husband wouldn't have a wife and then you would feel crap for letting them all down.
Use the fight and determination you have to beat AS running your life you can do it you have done it before your a very strong person.
I remember when you said you couldn't do your house work and through your own strength and determination you now can. You treat life the same.Come on deep breath move on you will win in the end.
Or do you want me to kick your butt.

Kevin

Trish,
knowing when to hold them, knowing when to fold them.
You are a caring loving mom. But you need to care for yourself first. I know how much it hurts to not be appreciated, and I understand worth by works: but as time goes by you will figure out how much you can give to others. Doing the right thing does not pay rewards, unless of course you are content with personal satisfaction.
I think you hit the wall emotionally / Spiritually. But I also think in just a bit you will pick yourself up and realize you are smarter and a better mom now.
I always enjoy seeing your picture, with your kids. It is worth the fight because you have value, and because they are watching.
It does help to vent...

agape'
Lon

Trish, vent away. Goodness knows you've been through a lot and have every right to come a rant a bit.

I'm sorry you have yet another battle, but I have no doubt that you, Mama Tiger that you are, will prevail. Give the school board what for!!

It's so unfair, when good people, who try to do good every day, get whacked upside the head. Do something special and nice, just for yourself. Treat yourself to something you wouldn't normally. Take a bit of a breather to get your feet under you (even if it's only an hour). Then go out and give the world what for.

You rock, Trish!!

Warm hugs,

Three pros have already said it best and I can't say it any better. Keep up the fight, hug those beautiful kids, and you are a great mom.

I just remembered something when I saw Inanna's comment "Give the school board what for."

When I was about to start the 6th grade my mom DID NOT want me to have the teacher assigned to me by the current school district. She took me to a different school district. Long story short there was a fight. It was my mom against about six men. I remember the sight because I found a way to see them through a window. Before that day my mom was just the sweetest person I knew that took care of my needs. She was mostly a quiet person in public. But in that room her 5'6" frame stood 10 feet tall. My mom gave them "what for" and I got to stay in the new school district.

Trish, you are doing great. Now it is time to take care of the home front. Your child needs you and you need to take care of yourself.

Hey Trish,
Stay strong, don't doubt yourself you are a fighter. It seems like your banging your head against the wall now, but it will work out for the best..

Hang in there!

Trish,
Like Lathe said: let them know who they are messing with. Stick to the point. Let them know without name calling what you want.. thank the teachers for what they have done, but tell them wha tyou need.
We are all on your side.

Trish!!!!Hey you must keep on fighting!!OK you may have lost a round or two but get up dust your self off take the standing 8 count and come out swing!!We are all in your corner.Fight the good fight.HEY TEACHERS LEAVE THEM KIDS ALONE!!!! Tommy P.