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[woodenu2]

Hello, my daughter has Epilepsy. She in now 27. She had a brain tomor at 9.
Had it removed and we knew that this could could be a result of the surgery, an outside chance but could. It has been a long road to a state of control. But she has not had an event in 20 months. She is a college graduate but gave up her choice of jobs in fear of hurting someone. She is a RN. She down graded her self to a CNA with less risk. I respect and understand her choice but others do not and say she is a fool. Mom and I have been there , as I am sure others families have gone through, very step of the way. Not sure where life is going to take her, but it does not have to end.

 

[epileric]

Welcome woodenu2

Cool name.

I do feel for your daughter. I have found that people find it easy to judge others & accuse your daughter of not doing "the right thing". I have found however that had she not changed to a CNA & something did happen these are usually the first people to say that she should have been responsible.

I think the fact that epilepsy is sort of an unseen disorder (unless someone is in the middle of a seizure) there is this instinctual reaction to think nothing is wrong or that it is less problem than other medical issues.

That said she is lucky to have you, being as supportive as you are.

 

[Nakamova]

Hi and welcome to CWE!

It's great that your daughter has been seizure-free for nearly two years. Maybe at some point in the future she will reconsider her career options based on how she is feeling about her health and stability -- but that's the kind of decision no one else can make for her. She's lucky to have your support and respect -- that makes a huge difference when coping with an illness.

Best,
Nakamova