Introductions

So, I’ve been thinking about making this blog, a blog for people who are dealing with the same sort of thing I’m dealing with: living with Chronic Fatigue/Immune Deficiency Syndrome.  I have my doubts about the medium: I would hate to see communication collapse into an electronic vortex of exhibitionism and voyeurism.  But unlike Facebook (which I love and hate) and twitter (hate), this is at least a chance to give one-sided communication some length and (hopefully, therefore) depth.  The best part about the internet is that it allows us to connect across great distances, and for those of us who don’t get out as much as we'd like, I think we can use it to create community and mutual support.   Also, I’ve been taking a lot of heart in some other CFIDS bloggers who are writing about their daily lives and experiences.  To them, and to you, whoever is reading this, I’d like to say:  Thank you.  Thanks for writing and sharing your stories.  Living with chronic illness is a heroic and mundane struggle, and I’m very interested in how you are fighting it.   I’m trying hard in my life right now to make it positive, productive, and meaningful, even in its restricted state.   I hope that we can trade a little inspiration and strength.