Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

According to one study, more than 125 million Americans have at least one chronic condition (defined as a condition that lasts a year or longer, limits activity and may require ongoing care) and nearly half of those have more than one.  These chronic illnesses often share one major characteristic: they are not visible to an onlooker; thus the term “invisible illness.” Those with invisible disabilities can present with varying symptoms such as debilitating pain, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, cognitive dysfunctions (brain fog), learning differences and mental disorders, as well as hearing and vision impairments.  Most of these chronic invisible conditions are not always obvious to an observer, but can sometimes or often limit daily activities. These disabling symptoms can range from mild challenges to severe limitations and vary from person to person.  Having an invisible illness can prohibit the sufferer from enjoying life in the way they once knew. We he...

How to deal with the loss of a pet Aisling:  Losing a pet can be very hard. For some it's like losing a family member. Whether a pet passes away from old age or from having to be put down due to an illness that can't be helped, be sure to hang onto your memories of them. Look through pictures you have of them. If you're not ready to welcome another pet into your home but miss being around animals you could volunteer at pet shelters. Pets may not be there for our entire life but we are there for them for theirs. Sandy:  Best way is to remember the good times you had and have your grieving time. For kids it is a little harder. However, if you know a family member that they know that has passed, just tell them that that family member and the pet are watching over you now and having a great time hanging out together. Kate: Allow yourself time to grieve. Just like with people, you're allowed to feel whatever emotions you want or need to. Be upset, be angry, be ...

Gina:  N ot in the formal definition.. Kate:  Yeah, kind of. More so when I was younger and had money to go to shows more often. Sandy:  haha no Melissa:  Only for the New York Rangers. Renee: No Aisling: No Twinkle:  Nopes Sid:  I wouldn't say I'm a groupie. I don't really know too much about a lot of the bands I listen to besides their music. Arminta: No Heather: Nope Lori: Yes I am Radeyah:  I'm not sure I know exactly what that term means. Colleen: No Jen: Depends on the band  

Gina:   Uhh.. The Struts Kate:  Depends on how big we're going. Good Charlotte--they were pretty big once upon a time. Sandy:  Three Days Grace Melissa:  Korn Renee:  Last major concerts I went to were Garth Brooks (most recent), 3 Doors Down and Cherry Poppin Daddies Aisling:  Mudvayne, Killswitch Engage & Hatebreed Twinkle:  Euphoria Sid:  Hillary Duff when I was little. Arminta:  Otep Heather:   Bon Jovi. Lori:  New Kids on the Block and Backstreet boys in 2011 Radeyah:  Hmm, I can't remember. Does the ABBA tribute band count? Colleen: Nickelback Jen: Ghost 

How to deal with someone who has taken advantage of your kindness: Aisling:  If someone has taken advantage of your kindness, it's best to distance yourself from that person. Don't ever change who you are & stop being kind just because someone has taken advantage of that. The world needs kind people to set an example for others to keep kindness going. Sandy:  This is something I can relate to well. Seems all my life people do this very thing to me. However, I don't let it change who I am. I help people its who I am. You do learn over time to know if someone is using you. You can then get rid of those people. You just have to remember to keep your head held high and don't change the caring loving person you are! You are that way for a reason! Kate: I've been down this road one too many times. It's hard when you have a caring nature. You always want to help as much as you can, but there will always be that one person that takes advantage of i...

Gina:  uhh, Nah...not really my thing. Kate:   I like some of it. Sandy:  Some is okay. Melissa:  No thank you. Renee:  Not for me Aisling:   It's alright Twinkle:  Nah! Not my type. Sid:   Love it! Arminta:  Not my fave genre of metal, but it's alright Heather:  I don't think I've ever listened to it. Lori:  It is okay but wouldn't listen to it Radeyah:   I like certain songs but by no means all! Jen: Awesome! Colleen: It's better than country!

Gina:  I can handle some of the songs. Kate:   I don't like about 99% of it. Sandy:  It's not bad. I listened to it a lot in the past, but now it doesn't even sound like country to me. Melissa:  I could take it or leave it. Renee:  Older songs (Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre, Alan Jackson era) I like a lot but it gotten to close to pop recently Aisling:  I listen to very little of it Twinkle:  Love it! Arminta:  I could leave this one behind, but there are a couple of songs that are catchy Heather:  I love country music! Sid:  Love it! Lori:   I love country music Radeyah:  I love country music as well. It just gets me into that feel good mood and makes me feel like I can do anything. Jen: Gross. Some of the older stuff is okay though. Colleen: I could take it or leave it.