I think Silver Queen has got it about right about the online comments that hurt you.

The diagnosis of lupus (mild, but that's not the same as nonexistent) has made me aware of all that I haven't been able to do for quite a while --but thought it was "just me." Had no idea it was disease that is NOT ME.

I've read about people who park in handicapped spaces, but who don't appear disabled, who get all kinds of mean remarks.

I haven't run into that, but I am running into people who I tell that I have lupus and can't do some things, and they start making plans for my life, as if I can do those things and keep up with them. I even have people tell me that i'm just imagining my illness!

That sure helps a lot. (That's sarcasm, ha,ha)

I'm looking for employment, but I'm not even sure if I'm going to be able to do an 8-hour day anymore, as I was able to do a lot of work at home, at my own pace, for the past 15 years.

And the option of working as I have been isn't open right now.

Please keep sharing, Hamster Girl, I love reading what you have to say, and knowing that you are here for us..

Hugs, hugs.