A friend indeed.

I have just spent a lovely luchtime and afternoon with someone I met recently and it turns out she has fibro too. It was brilliant being able to talk and stop mid sentence having forgotten what I was talking about and then have her do the same and having a good laugh about it. It was nice to be able to talk about fibro fog and aching and other problems without feeling I had to explain myself.

We have arranged to meet again soon and introduce the dogs (very important!) and I would like to think we will become good friends.

Piggie Hugs xxxxxxxx

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It is so nice when that kind of thing happens isn't it? So many folks find it hard to understand how we feel so it makes a refreshing change when life gives us the opportunity to meet new people who are on the same wavelength. I'm sure your new friend feels just the same way as you. Take care. Jane x

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Thank you Jane. It was nice to share stories with someone who understood

Piggy hugs xxxx

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Happy for you honey i bet it makes all the difference, i have a friend with ME but it's not quite the same but we listen and understand the whole invisable illness thing. it is just a release to be able to share and not feel like your burdening a lovred one. xxxxx

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Thank you. Yes being able to chat knowing they understand is great.

Piggie hugs xxxx

[julieevh]

That must be lovely - not that I'd wish Fibro or CFS/ME on any of my friends - nor even on my enemies for that matter!

Julie xx

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Me neither. I have only known her for a short time but having this awful illness has given us a common bond.

Pinkie hugs xxxx

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So happy for you! It can be so therapeutic chatting with a friend who is in the same boat and who understands! Here's to the future and your lovely new friendship! Well deserved too my dear! ((( hugs ))) xxx

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Thank you Libby and yes it was very therapeutic. Just knowing you are not alone and being able to share makes so much difference.

Piggie hugs xxxxxxx

[theshadow]

So glad you have found a friend who understands, & I'm sure she feels the same!

What dogs have you got? xx

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We both have bitsers. My boy was bought as a jack Russell but is bigger with probably border, Lakeland, Paterdale? Who knows :-). My friends is a big dog, same sandy colour as mine but again maybe, Labrador, rodesian ridgeback, and his head looks like there could be some staffie.

Piggie hugs xxxx