Wow! For the first time ever I was just treated very rudely and disrespectfully by a community member on Diabetes Light’s Facebook page. In the 1.5 years since I founded Diabetes Light (the blog) and our AWESOME Facebook community, I do not think this has happened yet. I have never had to throw out an announcement to treat each other with kindness and respect that I’ve seen on many other diabetes Facebook groups/pages. You guys all just rock! Seriously!! But what just happened is not okay. It hurts me. And it is unfair. I took time out of my busy day to respond to a community member’s comment and was attacked and put down.
I receive zero monetary compensation for the work I put into Diabetes Light. I write, share and invest a significant amount of time and energy into Diabetes Light and building our Facebook community. Why? Because I am genuinely passionate about living a GOOD life – mind, body and spirit despite the diagnosis of diabetes (food sensitivities + hypothyroid) that so many of us have. I have met many people over the years who share this same 24/7 grueling diagnosis of diabetes and struggle a great deal—mentally, emotionally and/or physically. I have been there too and also have really hard days (and sometimes weeks & months…). We all do. Through wanting a better life for myself and a bright future, I have found some things (many based in integrative medicine – blending the best of Eastern & Western theories and practices) to help me live more positively and with greater health and joy. I created Diabetes Light because I wish to share what I have learned and help others with chronic health conditions live healthier lives with both peace and joy.