“I felt incongruence within myself. I didn’t know what I wanted, but I knew how I wanted to be perceived and I felt a strong desire to be respected. I decided that things could be broken down into simple black and white terms, yet I felt strong and weak, loving and harsh, and didn’t see a place for me in the world. I couldn’t simplify my feelings enough to understand myself.” StrengthSelf LoveEmotions Book:Zandra: My Daughter, Diabetes, and Lessons in Love Source: Zandra: My Daughter, Diabetes, and Lessons in Love
“Diabetes is a disease that separates warriors from the rest. There are no days off from it. At best it is manageable; at worst it’s the greatest weight and discouragement that can be felt. A person with diabetes is born with a special purpose. As someone who has walked this path, I see all the mothers, fathers, caregivers and those who struggle with the disease. I understand your pain and desire to give you hope. This bond connects us and serves as a support for those days I lose hope as well. You will never do it alone.” PainDaughterParentingDiabetes Book:Zandra: My Daughter, Diabetes, and Lessons in Love Source: Zandra: My Daughter, Diabetes, and Lessons in Love