What a great boss/coworker!!! I'm so glad you posted that. It shows others that we are right and telling everyone about our "issues" is half the battle. People really are sympathetic to it. I don't mind that people know I have it. I too try my hardest to not let it affect my job. I can honestly say that I called out sick maybe 4 times in 16 years for my IBS. With me, it helps me to work. Keeps my mind off of my IBS and if I'm having a bad flare up with it at work, I just keep trucking and not let it affect my job performance. I am fortunate though that I do have access to a potty whenever I need it. Plus I only live 6 miles from my work so I don't have to rely on a train or bus to get me there. At least if I'm driving myself to work, I am the one in control. Not sure how I'd be if I couldn't drive myself, but I'd imagine I'd mentally be able to make myself believe that things would be ok.
I too can't participate in some luncheons like chinese or icecream cake and everyone knows why. It makes it so much easier that they know
Good luck going back to work You certainly do sound like a strong woman and who knows, little by little, day by day, you will be able to get those manicures and wear those hot clothes again! It's not over for you!!!!
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You certainly do sound like a strong woman and who knows, little by little, day by day, you will be able to get those manicures and wear those hot clothes again! It's not over for you!!!!
