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Faces of Fibro: Stories of Tragedy and Triumph - Part 2

© Tamara Peters

Conclusion of interview with Faces of Fibro compilation editor, Deanna Couras Goodson.

As a writer, and a person with fibro, what were your most positive or negative challenges compiling this e-book?

It was hard reading these stories. I could feel the pain. It was also tough to meet a deadline. It was a lot of work to put together and edit and make sure it was formatted well; but, it was a labor of love. I was also scared to share my own story; but, felt I had to since my co-authors were so forthcoming.

Would you provide a couple of excerpts from your book, or tell our readers what they can expect to find within its pages?

From Nichole's story (18/19)

I have lost a number of friends because I am not able to go out and party with them on the weekends. I'm either too tired or in pain. They don't understand it because I am so young. I feel like I should be out living life at my age but I simply can't. It took my boss some time to understand. He thought that all my pain and complaining was simply a joke and did not take me very seriously until recently. I was asked to mop the floors one day; and, I told him that I couldn't do it because I was in so much pain.

WE had a long talk and my doctor actually had to write me a note saying that on some days I just simply may not be able to do physical work. So now he understands me and says he will do anything to accommodate my needs. My family is who I rely on for my support. My mom is great and goes to most of my doctor's visits with me. Everyone in my family understands that, when I'm in pain, I just simply may not be able to do certain things.

Now I just live my life with the Fibromyalgia. I try to educate everyone that I come into contact with on this muscle disease because it is so unknown. I take one day at a time and only do as much as I can.

I only have this life once and if I have to live it with Fibromyalgia, I'm going to live it to the fullest.

From "Annette's Agonies" 24/25

But there is some good, I guess. Fibromyalgia has brought things and people into my life that have been positive. I am more patient. I can

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