“Your life is controlled by what you focus on.” I read this Tony Robbins quote when I was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2014, and my takeaway was to focus on my strength and will to survive.
I came across this quote again, eight years later. Only this time, I realized I was still putting my disease at the forefront of my life. Each decision was calculated based on how my body would respond. Each choice was made with my diagnosis in mind. Scleroderma was still in control of my life. I was so focused on being one step ahead of it that I didn’t realize I was being smothered by it. When I was diagnosed with scleroderma 21 years ago, it was painful to learn that I was no longer an average 19-year-old who wanted to be a nurse. I was now a patient with a disease that most people hadn’t heard of.
Are you wondering if it's safe to have pedicures when you have Scleroderma?
Sandra discusses her personal journey with Scleroderma from an emotional perspective.
To see more member's stories see our YouTube Channel here. Scleroderma Queensland will host a seminar on Saturday 25th June, 2022 for members and guests.
A typical Colostomy bag installation. Here's an encouraging report on one person's experience with colostomy procedure.
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