Don't let the stigmas get you down, poptart (or anyone else)!

They say "Those who matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter", and it's true. If people want to judge a diagnosis or treat you differently because of it, it's their failing.

As for anyone who calls us weak or pathetic (I'm sorry that you had to hear that from someone, Scorpio Eyes), I'll share what my SO says to me when I am feeling that way:
"With everything you deal with, and feel, and struggle through every day, you still get up in the morning and try. And that makes you stronger than solid oak."

Whenever I read or hear the negative things out there, I hold onto that. Because SO is right. We're here, and we're still standing, and there's a lot to be said for that, especially on days when we feel like we can't and we do anyway