I'm pretty sure I've shared some of these thoughts before but I just want to say it again..... You are brave!!
Don't ever underestimate how brave you are in some way - likely almost every single day. Whether it's dealing with the fatigue ( and still carrying on ), knowing how awful the itch is ( and you never say a thing), waiting for that next lab result, scan, or MRI, even waiting in the doctor's office, or merely facing another day.
How much does it take to just get up, get dressed, and face head on whatever the day brings. We may think that bravery refers to soldiers and the military..... you are brave too in every sense of the word.
The definition of brave is to face and endure danger, pain, fear, or difficulty. That's what you do! Believe it!
I just want to share a member of my former support group who just a month or so ago received her liver transplant. She is now facing some challenges involving rejection. Each day she faces the fear and the anxiety of what will happen. We all have daily challenges that we face. Some of these challenges can be life altering or us just trying to deal with problems we face every day.
Don't ever doubt for one minute that you are not the definition of brave. Having PBC can be a very lonely disease as no one can really 'see' how you feel. It's that old adage "but you look good". We all too often face how we feel alone, never really telling anyone. This is a safe place to do just that. Vent, rant, share, or just write what you are feeling... we all 'get it'. There is a comfort of knowing that, I hope.
PBC and Life Expectancy
