Diabetes is a monster. It is a monster. A stupid and dumb monster. For not realizing that it isnt just attacking my pancreas, it is attacking my mental strength and my emotional capacity. For not realizing that it has also created the biggest of strains on my family. For not realizing that it is creating sleepless nights and deep worry lines in the faces of my parents (dont worry you still look great). For not realizing that it isnt just taking away my ability to break down food but taking away my ability to feel normal. It doesnt realize that it creates so much hassle and just many days of feeling like crap. This monster doesnt realize that it made a five year old girl grow up too fast. I feel bad for this monster. What this monster also doesnt realize is that it has created a bravery, determination and fight within me that I didnt know possible. It doesnt know that it hasnt broken my spirit, only made it waiver a bit. It doesnt know that it has brought me to some of my closest friends. It has showed me what having a true support system means. It has made me appreciate life to its fullest. It has created this strength within me that when I feel like crap, to go on with life with a smile on my face. It has taught me what hard work is and how good it feels when hard work pays off. It has brought my family and I together. It has made me a great mathematician. It has matured me and taught me to problem solve better than any class I could take. It has showed me what defying the odds mean and not letting it dictate what I do. And what I think most importantly, this monster has not realized that it has given me my passion for life. A reason to study in DC. It has helped me give a voice to the voiceless. Diabetes, you are a monster, but a beautiful monster. This monster was just as innocent as I was when it invaded my 5 year old body. Forced to come against its will and, I will only believe, that this monster hoped (as much as I hope for a cure now) that this little girl would be strong enough to handle it. Guess what, she is. Happy World Diabetes.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:42:14 +0000
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