I have several chronic diseases, and I could use them as excuses. But I don't and I never will.

Really, the furthest I've ever gone exploiting myself is writing a rather nice essay about my chronic diseases for my reading and writing non-fiction class a few years ago. By the way, I got an A on the essay. And an A in the class. The class made me feel as if I could write well, and could write to entertain, which is sort of a curse. Sorry you all have to suffer that end.

Anyway. I've even been told by my doctor that I could file for disability and live off the governement. But is that living? I want to live, and live well. I want to be in control of my life.

I don't want to blame another person or a disease or a situation or anything else for how I live my life. My life is my responsibility, and I'm happy to accept it.