A Different Kind of Breakthrough

Today was a breakthrough of a different kind...

For 6 years I struggled to find answers and only had 2 doctors in that time that wanted answers as much as I did.

My son, it took 1 and a half years to find someone who believed us of his symptoms and cared enough about his quality life to help us but, only after my diagnosis.

Today my daughter finally found a doctor who's goal in the doctors words "To help her be able to do whatever she wants!"

For 2 years my daughter has been through more than any 14 year old should ever have to go through.

It has now turned into her not being able to even stand for longer than 20 minutes.

When this first began we had no idea how far it would take us, not only her physical body but, mental health have took a toll no parent ever wants to see or any child fall into. We've had doctors tell her it's all in her head, you don't have this go see the next doctor, etc.(insert eye roll).

She almost gave up hope.... something my husband and I have begged her not to do because we know if she did there is no turning back.

Today she had a smile on her face we haven't seen in so long, it tugged at our heart strings and left us feeling more blessed than any other parent on Earth(at least in our eyes).

Why is it so difficult just to get someone in the medical field to care enough to try to get answers?

Why is it so automatic to naturally assume that ALL medical symptoms are caused from mental health?

Not to misunderstand, I completely agree that the body, mind and spirit all coincide as a cohesive environment which your body either thrives or breaks down due to something not working together correctly but, I do not agree that any medical professionals should naturally assume this simply because they don't have knowledge or care enough to help someone (which is something they vow to do.).

The struggle is real for any individuals that have looked after a loved one or lived with chronic illness, chronic pain or genetic disorders the hardest part is to get someone to listen to you and just care,

NOT THE ACTUAL DIAGNOSIS ITSELF.

You read that correctly, simply caring is the first step to helping people.......

Then why aren't there enough that truly reach their hand out to help all of these individuals?

I do truly love these doctors that have put themselves in our shoes enough to flip that rock over and inspect all that lie underneath. Some of them have even become like family to us, those are the ones who have arrived to make our quality of life better, they are our angels who help guide us when we feel like giving up. They are far, few between and like rarities in this difficult row we hoe every day.

Between God, our strength and these individuals we will continue to keep going strong(sometimes one step at a time).

This doctor doesn't know it but, she gave my daughter something today that is so much more than a diagnosis (with continued testing we will have that later, praying and crossing all outer appendages),

she gave her breath when she was drowning, a life vest in the ocean of disparity and I couldn't be more greatful to watch my baby light up to the fact that someone today simply took the time to CARE.

So just remember if you are in a place of giving up hope look within yourself and remember there is someone somewhere who wants to fight for you just as much as you have to, don't be scared to keep going.

YOU MATTER....

Never give up, never surrender.

Until next time, be good to others, most importantly be good to yourself.