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Protecting yourself during winter months with autoimmune disease

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@gingerw

@happilyalive Great question! I have a few autoimmune conditions, and also am immunocompromised [and under active treatment] for a blood cancer. I am like you, always on the lookout how to stay safe and healthy.

A long while ago it became clear that so many people simply don't understand, or may not care, that we could get very ill from the wrong interactions. Often I am the only one wearing a mask. Learning to not react to the stares, or comments, took some time. The truth is never far from my lips, "I can't afford to get sick, I could die, I am an active cancer patient". Do I limit my exposure? Yes, indeed! But sometimes, ya just gotta go someplace. And we need to advocate for ourselves.

As we head more in to the cold/flu/whatever season, let's be careful. Take care of ourselves however we need to.
Ginger

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happilyalive | @happilyalive | Nov 4 2:48pm

Thank you Ginger for the answer and understanding. I always prepare to do the grocery shopping and other errands by being super careful. Usually at these errands though my husband, who is disabled, is at home. Since we will be attending church together and I am his caretaker, I cannot afford to get sick. I also don't want to. So, after reading your response and that of others I've decided that I will continue to either attend church over the air waves and/or attend and wear a mask at all times along with avoiding the shaking of hands and cheek kisses. I love the body of Christ but also want to live. Hopefully that makes sense. Thank God for hand sanitizer and precautions that we can take.

Also, thank you to everyone that commented and gave me advice. Each of you are truly valued by me and I do hope that all of us are safe from illnesses, diseases and any harm that may come our way. I appreciate each of you.

Blessings to you all

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