Welcome Men, to my new format. Chronic Illness, the common factor, no matter what it is.

I am changing my blog to be more inclusive. I wanted to open it to ALL men who deal with Chronic illness. The specific details of each or our illnesses are varied, but the fall-out of chronic illness is a common thread. Loss of income. Loss of relationships. Loss of self-esteem. Then there are positives. Finding what you are made of. Really being specific about what is important in your life. What can you accomplish with the limited amount of energy and in my case, also brain power. I would like to invite women on a limited basis. Some men don't want to be on the computer. They don't feel it would help to reach out. If your man is one of these, post and bring this blog to his attention. Be his advocate. My wife Patty is my biggest advocate, and she also deals with her own health problems. This is not the life we had planned for our late 50's, and heading into retirement. And WHEN can retirement happen, with the CO$T of health insurance and endless co pays. We are on a mission to build a small house. If will have to be very simple and no-frills, because we can't afford much. We are on a mission. This house will be built if it is the last thing we get accomplished on the planet !  It can't be a "Tiny house" because we need everything on one floor. No climbing stairs or ladders in this household !!.....Share you life, goals and dreams. Even share your struggles and letdowns. We have all experienced them. -Peace in sharing, -Carson.