Before and After RA
One common thing I hear from others or read about on other RA blogs is the theme of the "before RA person" and the " after RA person". It makes me think. I was diagnosed before I was 2. I know nothing different. I was never able to do things growing up that all the other kids could do. I could never ice skate...play sports (I would try though) or even participate in some games (red rover). I wish I was able to do those things at least once...or at least without pain. I also wish kids were not so mean about things they don't understand. That was the hardest part for me about growing up with RA...being told I was faking it so I didn't have to participate in Gym class etc. They didn't understand that I really wanted to...but was unable. But when I read about others "before RA person" I think...they were able to do things...they were able to experience things growing up...but then it was all taken...