How did you navigate your first big holiday after your diagnosis?
As the holiday season is finishing up, I remembered when I was diagnosed it was 2020 so, like most people, we didn't do our big family get-togethers, like we'd normally have. Therefore, I didn't have to make a big announcement nor did any adjustments have to be made for me at that time. So I was wondering how others may have felt during that first big family get-together. Did you feel awkward? Did you want to make an announcement? Did you have to change anything that you normally would or would not do?
I am 79, so holidays are much different than they used to be. I live in KY and go to TN to my youngest daughter's home for Christmas. They have a tradition that only their immediate family is there first thing Christmas morning. My daughter asked me to spend the night with her in-laws and come over later in the morning. They are great people and I get along well with them, but MG has brought erratic sleeping patterns and having to eat something before I take my medicine. I did not feel comfortable possibly disturbing them. I opted to just drive down Christmas morning instead of going Christmas Eve day. It was just one of many changes, but I am blessed to.be doing well.
