tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post9049307130689920491..comments2023-10-02T04:06:53.185-04:00Comments on Brass and Ivory: Life with MS and RA: The Meaning of CommunityLisa Emrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-63743733067063059912009-10-07T14:28:52.594-04:002009-10-07T14:28:52.594-04:00Yes we are all in a community. Our community is ma...Yes we are all in a community. Our community is made up of people who have been diagnosed with an unfortunate disease but who are making the best out of it. In my case, I am thankful for MS. {Well, Im not thankful for all of my gifts from MS.}Among many changes, I am a better mother and I have a better grasp on reality than I did before.<br /><br />Every MSer I have met has been so encouraging and courageous. THank you!Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561580260451233386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-58103906768433467862009-10-07T12:19:41.336-04:002009-10-07T12:19:41.336-04:00Communities can make you stronger, helping you thr...Communities can make you stronger, helping you through hard times. They can make you weaker, doing your thinking for you.<br /><br />The best communities I've found let me keep my sense of self while sharing a common experience.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134766859291227041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-49931661320503765892009-10-07T10:29:24.695-04:002009-10-07T10:29:24.695-04:00I just wrote an article about this very subject fo...I just wrote an article about this very subject for a magazine. Yes, we are a community. Unique in its onw way.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942824872182493224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-49840489825569706582009-10-07T02:48:31.543-04:002009-10-07T02:48:31.543-04:00Yes a member of the MS blogging community but not ...Yes a member of the MS blogging community but not necessarily a member of a particular tribe/group (other than the human one).<br /><br />From other bloggers and online organizations I expect common courtesy. <br /><br />I am finding participation on social sites (Facebook, Twitter etc.) becoming over whelming is some respects. I have enough trying to keep up with the blogs I read and adding the other sites is overload.<br /><br />The edges are blurred enough that I wonder if mentioning conversations on Facebook in a blog post or vice-verse might cause someone trying to form new connections a bit of confusion and/or to feel out of the loop.<br /><br />Any of them on their own platform can and should be used as a means to disseminate information and are a great place to find like minded folks and support - to not feel alone.<br /><br />My experiences with local Society here has not been top notch. I expect nothing from them - nor do I ask for anything. I did help out a few friends at the MS walk this year. <br /><br />That said, I do not get all warm and fuzzy with the online offerings they have. Great for research and info but not really excited about their online presence. <br /><br />Not everyone is computer savvy enough to figure out how to connect on Facebook or setup a blog. Twitter is limited by it's max characters allowed. Forums are not for everyone either. <br /><br />I guess where I am headed with the last few paragraphs is that no one type of community is sufficient - it takes a variety. Then it is up to us to utilize those we are comfortable with. <br /><br />Ok I typed a book ducking under desk confused as usual LOL<br /><br />Jankmilyunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759054972109846390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-56786341042943011022009-10-07T01:07:37.142-04:002009-10-07T01:07:37.142-04:00A group of people who define them selves as being ...A group of people who define them selves as being a part of a certain community. I think all communities are subsets of the community of mankind.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.com