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From: lee@smiley.mitre.org (Annabelle Lee)
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Subject: MS
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Date: 21 Sep 90 19:14:53 GMT
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Aaron - this may be a little late but I wanted to add my two cents
worth!!!  I too have MS and am one of those that does not have an
"obvious" disability.  My primary problems are vision, hearing, and
balance.  I frequently get the comment "But you don't look sick."  I
generally ignore the comment.  I also work part-time and get MANY
snide comments on gee it would be nice to only work part-time.  My
general response is, yes it is nice, but would you like my part-time
salary?  That usually quiets them!!

I very much empathize with the problem of fatigue - I get so
frustrated not being able to do all the things I want to.  I have
learned to be "hard boiled" about it, and if people get offended that
is THEIR problem.  I have learned to concentrate on the activities I
enjoy and do what I can.  The hardest part is not lashing out
sometimes in frustration.

If there is anything I can do - feel free to let me know!!!

Regards,

 - Annabelle Lee, phone: (703) 883-7105
   The MITRE Corporation, 7525 Colshire Drive
   Mc Lean, VA   22102
   Mail Stop Z268  (new mail stop)
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