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   Michael Kelstrom on July 2, 2018 at 3:14 pm

   First the following negative comments are in no way directed to Sue Robbins, who is a wonderful lady who performs an excellent service with this newsletter.

   I disagree totally with the article by Ms. Baddour – there are NO unexpected gifts, and are NOT many, or ANY gifts, of having migraines. I have had daily unspeakable migraines for over 5 decades, which have destroyed every aspect of my life. There is no redeeming qualities whatsoever. The regimented behaviors Ms. Baddour mentions are coping mechanisms, but are in NO way a gift, simply choices that anyone, with or without migraines, with self discipline, can elect to help structure their life.

   Migraines are horrific, with pain of the intensity that defies description, and a host of debilitating side effects. The inescapability of the daily torture produces every negative emotion known to man – anger, bitterness, desperation, depression, panic, etc., etc. There are NO redeeming qualities, and the condition gives us two choices – (a) we can either give up, sit in a corner and cry, and be a burden to our family, or (b) we can chose to fight – a fight that is difficult beyond measure, a fight that we take on all on our own. I choose (b), and have embarked on that fight every single day of my adult life, and try to find some limited enjoyment in the opportunities each day presents, and to contribute in any way possible to my family. Am I OK with this? —- absolutely not! Do, I believe that all things happen for a reason, or that some day we will know the answer, or that some day we will receive our reward — NO. I find none of the adages or “promises” of that sort true. However, I remain undeterred – and will continue the fight, all on my own, each and every day I remain alive, and yes, I enjoy the small pleasures that come as a consequence of electing to stay in the game of life, rather than giving up. However, don’t Ms. Baddour, tell me that there are any blessings or gifts from migraines. There are NONE, and any pleasure in life is derived totally on our own, with a fortitude that seems impossible at times in the face of the unspeakable pain and adversity.

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     Sue Robbins on July 2, 2018 at 3:33 pm

     Thanks for sharing your thoughts Michael!

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