“He doesn’t look sick...” Or “He looks great! He looks healthy!” To which my reply is usually ‘yes he does Thank God.’ it is just one less thing to deal with. BUT that does not mean he is o.k. He looks good but he does continue to suffer from chronic pain every day of his life. He looks great but he does have a progressive bone disease. I get frustrated - I’ve dealt with comments like this ever since he was diagnosed. I have to say it has been one of the most valuable lessons I have had during this journey. I have learned on several levels that we need to stop judging period. Can you see someone who is dying from a brain tumor, HIV or cancer? Not unless you see them at their worst. How many people look fine and are not even aware they are terminally ill. So now to have to be questioned every time they medicate. Honestly, it can be exhausting. As if most medicinal patients are not already dealing with enough. Ignorance should not have to be tolerated on top of everything else. Because someone looks great means 'SQUAT'. They can look fantastic and be miserable. How many times has someone taken their life only to have people say ‘I had no idea the last time I saw her, she looked terrific.’ It goes beyond health. We judge on race, clothing, size, material possessions, physical appearances and education, to name just a few. How often do you really talk to someone to find out who or what they are about before judging them. I'm far from perfect, are you perfect? I have over heard comments but most the time I just ignore them. Why acknowledge someone’s ignorance. Lead me not into temptation. LOL
I am determined to direct my energy to positive drawing, education and not towards wasting my time talking to narrow minded individuals who are usually not only miserable with medicinal cannabis but wih life in general.
Storm is always much calmer than I - he has nothing to prove to anyone. He knows how Cannabis helps him and could care less about anyone else’s option especially those that are not aware of the science + facts of medicinal cannabis. He has the best proof ... living proof ;-))) He teaches me time and time again: Keep CALM and carry on.
Lets face it I did not get the nickname “mamabear” for no reason... he is no longer a cub but will always be my son whom I love with all my heart. So the next time you think about cracking off and passing judgement - realize you probably DO NOT know the entire situation and you should just keep your opinions to yourself.
If you have nothing nice to say .. Keep QUIET. I am so looking forward to 2012
I am determined to direct my energy to positive drawing, education and not towards wasting my time talking to narrow minded individuals who are usually not only miserable with medicinal cannabis but wih life in general.
Storm is always much calmer than I - he has nothing to prove to anyone. He knows how Cannabis helps him and could care less about anyone else’s option especially those that are not aware of the science + facts of medicinal cannabis. He has the best proof ... living proof ;-))) He teaches me time and time again: Keep CALM and carry on.
Lets face it I did not get the nickname “mamabear” for no reason... he is no longer a cub but will always be my son whom I love with all my heart. So the next time you think about cracking off and passing judgement - realize you probably DO NOT know the entire situation and you should just keep your opinions to yourself.
If you have nothing nice to say .. Keep QUIET. I am so looking forward to 2012
I feel stronger and believe more in what I am doing with every passing day. With God and the love of my family. I can not fail.
My son does looks terrific (and handsome) ! Thank God!! xox <><
My son does looks terrific (and handsome) ! Thank God!! xox <><
