Hi everyone.

[FerretMum1982]

Hi all,

I've only just discovered this community. I've been struggling with FND since 2016, and also have Fibro.

I haven't got a question yet, just thought i'd introduce myself.

I'm Laura, I'm nearly 40, I'm married and we have a lovely son.

Also we are avid Animal lovers, with 2 ferrets, 4 cats, a terrapin and in our natural pond we have a huge family of newt babies ( first time ever we've had them this year, so it's been facinating to see them grow).

I love to read, draw, colour.

I used to teach Zumba, but due to my FND, i'm barely mobile.

I want to be a counsellor, to help raise awareness of FND in my local community, and help support others who may need it.

Looking foward to talking to you all.

Laura xx

[Lucy-15]

Hi Laura and welcome to this super supportive group of fellow FND’ ers. Your post does sound a lot like myself… so thought I’d say Hi.

I love animals too and have a Yorkshire terrier, that I walk much better with !

My mobility issues started back in 2014 when was I young 46…. I love sport and. dance. Joined a adult over 40s ballet class, but it got too much.

Even tho I dance better than I walk.

I started taking counselling skills courses, as like you say, this really does make you think about how to help others for sure.

On a positive note, I managed some waking yesterday at RHS Wisely huge gardens ( you may know it if in the south east of England) then the hired mobility scooter was free… what an utter relief and I could see the rest of the stunning gardens…. Huge relapse …. as soon as we got home but hey.. it was worth it for my birthday special day out !

What have you tried to help so far?

Always interesting to learn tips from each other. Enjoy your bank holiday if in U.K.? Lucy x

[FerretMum1982 in reply to Lucy-15]

Hi Lucy,

Thank you for your reply xx awww I'd love another dog, sadly lost our last dog in 2020, and she's still very much missed.

We are in the North west of England, and managed a couple of days away for the first time since 2016, which was nice, but exhausting.

Sounds like a nice visit I love visiting gardens. Hubby is working today so I'm at home keeping my little lad entertained at the moment.

Quiet bank Holiday...kind of lol.

Hope you're OK x

Love Laura xx