Hun, I honestly don't think "normal" people are strong enough to walk a mile in our shoes. Not that they're bad people or anything, but like you said, we fight this over & over again and live to fight another day! Not everyone can do that. There is a saying that gives me comfort, "God gives his hardest battles to His strongest soldiers!" It takes a WHOLE LOT to live with this!...strength, courage, bravery, endurance, perseverance... It challenges our minds trying to find answers and solutions. It tries our patience when we have to "wait out" the really rough days. It moves us to be sympathetic, compassionate, and helpful to others who suffer as we do. So, on occasions, at least some good can come out of our situation. It may not be much but it helps me get through some hard times to think this way. I hope it helps you too!