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This is a place to where you can relax and not have to try so hard to fit in. I sometimes hate being around people who are intelligent, have their health together, or can speak in a very organized fashion. It's so intimidating to me because I couldn't finish college, weird things happen to my body because of my seizures, and sometimes I have a hard time keeping my train of thoughts while writing or talking, but this is a place to where these types of things happen to some of you. There are some people who don't have to struggle like we do, and they just don't understand how normal we really are. It's just that when those seizures hit they are paralyzing for that moment, and then our functions get back to normal eventually. I'm thankful I can be myself here.
 
I second that notion. I am thankful and grateful for your post Cordero, as a parent whose Son has E, it’s a good reminder to me of how my only Son feels (no doubt) same as you "seizures hit they are paralyzing for that moment, and then our functions get back to normal eventually". CWE is a wonderful place to learn of and share experiences/worries/ sorrow/ successes/alternatives and some, real people sharing real life.
 
Hey Cordero,

What you said is so true - all of it. This site is a God send - people here don't judge each other, it's such a relief. Funny, supportive, knowledgeable.

What you said about college - I totally get that. I refused to go to college when I was younger because I was so scared of failing. I felt that people would think "that girl with epilepsy who fails - at least she tried". Sadly, I have met people like that!
 
Hey Cordero, what a cool thread!

I'm currently at uni but my 3 year degree is going to take me 4 years to do because I just can't handle the workload of 4 units. 3 units per semester is still classed as "full time" but it makes it a bit easier. I do feel a little left out knowing my class mates are graduating at the end of this year, and I have another semester to do, but hey, at least i'm doing what I can =) Working without a driver's license might be tricky but one day at a time....
 
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