Jelly_baby

So this is me warts and all:
In late 50's ( although that feels ridiculous the wrinkles exist but inside I am still around 18!) A lifelong severe asthmatic on years of oral steroids means the joints are crumbling and the pancreas is weak. A diagnosis of T2 9 years ago was the icing on my already unhealthy cake ! Having spent my whole life fighting against being defined by by health ie going out in the cold when warned of dire consequences, long spells in hospital, missing years of school, staying out late at parties ( the stuck indoors sick child made an incredible teenage rebel powered by ventolin and steroids) to name but a few I made beating T2 my mission. After all I had survived single parenthood an ou degree and a divorce. However I forgot my mental health needed me to care too and had a breakdown. Have taken early retirement from teaching I am probably happiest in life although depression is my stalking horse - thank god for Prozac!
Am hitting an age when the health issues are beginning to feel very real and T2 is beginning to feel much harder to control. Have joined the board to get advice, be positive, share compassion and hopefully some humour. Looking forwards to meeting you x