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Have you ever been frustrated about this?
- Thread starter dillman
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NanaOf8GirlsAndCounting
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We just give up on some people whether it be family or friends. They don't want to learn about CF. They are afraid and ignorant and nothing you say to some of them will change anything. The ones that want to learn and help are the ones you hold close and dear to your heart. Dealing with a baby with CF is hard enough for a family without having to spend time and effort on these people. It has only been 8mo's for us and time is not going to be wasted on these friends trying to calm their fears.(Which are for their own children) Give it your best shot at trying to explain then go on.......I am one for educating people, however, some don't want to or won't be educated.....Glazed look? Doubtful? Know It All? Thank God for our family who has gotten even closer due to Grayson.
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NanaOf8GirlsAndCounting
Guest
We just give up on some people whether it be family or friends. They don't want to learn about CF. They are afraid and ignorant and nothing you say to some of them will change anything. The ones that want to learn and help are the ones you hold close and dear to your heart. Dealing with a baby with CF is hard enough for a family without having to spend time and effort on these people. It has only been 8mo's for us and time is not going to be wasted on these friends trying to calm their fears.(Which are for their own children) Give it your best shot at trying to explain then go on.......I am one for educating people, however, some don't want to or won't be educated.....Glazed look? Doubtful? Know It All? Thank God for our family who has gotten even closer due to Grayson.
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NanaOf8GirlsAndCounting
Guest
We just give up on some people whether it be family or friends. They don't want to learn about CF. They are afraid and ignorant and nothing you say to some of them will change anything. The ones that want to learn and help are the ones you hold close and dear to your heart. Dealing with a baby with CF is hard enough for a family without having to spend time and effort on these people. It has only been 8mo's for us and time is not going to be wasted on these friends trying to calm their fears.(Which are for their own children) Give it your best shot at trying to explain then go on.......I am one for educating people, however, some don't want to or won't be educated.....Glazed look? Doubtful? Know It All? Thank God for our family who has gotten even closer due to Grayson.
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NanaOf8GirlsAndCounting
Guest
We just give up on some people whether it be family or friends. They don't want to learn about CF. They are afraid and ignorant and nothing you say to some of them will change anything. The ones that want to learn and help are the ones you hold close and dear to your heart. Dealing with a baby with CF is hard enough for a family without having to spend time and effort on these people. It has only been 8mo's for us and time is not going to be wasted on these friends trying to calm their fears.(Which are for their own children) Give it your best shot at trying to explain then go on.......I am one for educating people, however, some don't want to or won't be educated.....Glazed look? Doubtful? Know It All? Thank God for our family who has gotten even closer due to Grayson.
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NanaOf8GirlsAndCounting
Guest
We just give up on some people whether it be family or friends. They don't want to learn about CF. They are afraid and ignorant and nothing you say to some of them will change anything. The ones that want to learn and help are the ones you hold close and dear to your heart. Dealing with a baby with CF is hard enough for a family without having to spend time and effort on these people. It has only been 8mo's for us and time is not going to be wasted on these friends trying to calm their fears.(Which are for their own children) Give it your best shot at trying to explain then go on.......I am one for educating people, however, some don't want to or won't be educated.....Glazed look? Doubtful? Know It All? Thank God for our family who has gotten even closer due to Grayson.
reagansmom
New member
I know how you feel. We are in the process of weeding out the bad eggs. My daughter was diagnosed 3 months ago and I still cry a lot. It makes people uncomfortable, but I feel like if they really cared about us they could spend a little time educating themselves and I wouldn't have to teach CF ed. 101 everytime someone comes over. Yes, it helps to talk about it, and I want to educate people, but if someone I cared about was diagnosed with something I didn't know much about I would read up on it.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
reagansmom
New member
I know how you feel. We are in the process of weeding out the bad eggs. My daughter was diagnosed 3 months ago and I still cry a lot. It makes people uncomfortable, but I feel like if they really cared about us they could spend a little time educating themselves and I wouldn't have to teach CF ed. 101 everytime someone comes over. Yes, it helps to talk about it, and I want to educate people, but if someone I cared about was diagnosed with something I didn't know much about I would read up on it.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
reagansmom
New member
I know how you feel. We are in the process of weeding out the bad eggs. My daughter was diagnosed 3 months ago and I still cry a lot. It makes people uncomfortable, but I feel like if they really cared about us they could spend a little time educating themselves and I wouldn't have to teach CF ed. 101 everytime someone comes over. Yes, it helps to talk about it, and I want to educate people, but if someone I cared about was diagnosed with something I didn't know much about I would read up on it.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
reagansmom
New member
I know how you feel. We are in the process of weeding out the bad eggs. My daughter was diagnosed 3 months ago and I still cry a lot. It makes people uncomfortable, but I feel like if they really cared about us they could spend a little time educating themselves and I wouldn't have to teach CF ed. 101 everytime someone comes over. Yes, it helps to talk about it, and I want to educate people, but if someone I cared about was diagnosed with something I didn't know much about I would read up on it.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
reagansmom
New member
I know how you feel. We are in the process of weeding out the bad eggs. My daughter was diagnosed 3 months ago and I still cry a lot. It makes people uncomfortable, but I feel like if they really cared about us they could spend a little time educating themselves and I wouldn't have to teach CF ed. 101 everytime someone comes over. Yes, it helps to talk about it, and I want to educate people, but if someone I cared about was diagnosed with something I didn't know much about I would read up on it.
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<br />I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
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<br />One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.
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<br />I had a cousin call and ask if she could come over for Thanksgiving w/ a cold. I felt really bad, but told her it wasn't a good idea. She then called back a little while later and asked "if we could just set up a quarentine table somewhere." I couldn't even speak, I started to cry out of frustration and handed the phone over to my husband.
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<br />One things for sure, our circle is changing but the people left in it are truely wonderful.