Giving Up

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It's possible you may disagree.
From where I'm standing, I can say for sure, there are and will always come, days when you feel like giving up.
Quitting.
Like that's an option?

I can see you feel out of it. You're tired and unmotivated.
Your sugar levels have been up and down and you're just feeling so out of it, getting back in bed and pulling the covers over your head seems a lot better that getting up and opening the door that leads out to reality.




Sunny day or cloudy day doesn’t matter much when you feel like hanging up the gloves and the fight to keep going seems loss. You don’t want to hear advice, especially not from people who can’t possibly know what you feel because they’re not you.

You’re the one that has to get pricked, punctured, checked, injected, made to bleed and monitor what you eat.
Tired. Sick and tired of being tired.

No, wait…

TIRED! YOU’RE SICK AND TIRED OF BEING TIRED!!!

There. You said it. Now you just want to be left alone.
But, if you know me, you know I can’t walk away, at least not immediately without saying at least this…

I’m sorry you feel crummy. I’m so sorry you are having such a bad day. I love you and really care. There are more people around you that love you. But, please,

Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Don’t resign to what you believe is the end, because it is not.


Yes, you’re tired and you’re right. The constant needles and poking holes into your fingers and toes to check your sugar have become more than a nuisance.
Through it all, through this pain and anger, you are still you, an amazing and wonderful you who has so much to share and give those around you.

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You are life to those who know you.

You make us smile and laugh and feel thankful for you.

When you feel crappy, call one of us, talk to us or just tell us you need someone to just walk with you quietly. I can do that. I can just sit with you if that’s what you need.

I’ll be quiet.



You can talk if you want to and I’ll listen.

Maybe we can think of some jokes, well, I sort of suck at telling jokes, but maybe you can pretend to laugh at them. I just want to see you loving life the way I know you do.

You have your whole life before you and giving up is not an option for someone like you.
Sickness is just in the way sometimes but I know you will make it. I have always believed in you, so much.

Get up.

Let’s go for a bike ride or just hang out in the park.

Come on.

Roller Skates, skateboard, jogging, whatever you want to do, let’s do it.

At the end of it all, I just want to say, “Don’t give up.”

I will never give up on you. I know God has a great plan for your life. I will believe in healing for you and never quit.

Inspired by my son’s comment, “Mom, I’m just tired of this. You don’t understand.I know you love me but it’s not you getting this.” And he is absolutely right.

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What a great post... there are many times I feel sick and tired of it.. I want a vacation from D, tonight I went low and I just wanted to eat a whole bag of potato chips.. my father said no you don't my brother said, so eat one.. fortunately I don't buy them anymore, lol.

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hi there, I have a bit of hope for you based on a case study of one. how old is your son? I think he is younger than mine, mine is 15, diag at 10. With maturity and with my support and despite my trepidations handing over some control to him allowing him some freedoms, admiring all the good about him and his accomplishments, not just diabetes related... through all the struggles with D and yes at times when he cried himself to sleep, broke my heart, said I didn't understand.. the past year or two have been amazing with his growth in maturity, responsibility and resilience. now on the tough D days he can be down, say his pods stink but I see a new found can do attitude with him, his center that has nothing to do with diabetes is resilient, loves to learn and is loving life is always there, this is stronger than his sadness. he is learning to live well with diabetes, he is not fighting the enemy anymore he is letting it into his life, dealing with it in a positive way and yes I am very very proud, there is always hope and you are an amazing mom! xo amy

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by the way you are a great writer!

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"Never, never, never give up" - Winston Churchill. Words I try very hard to live by every single day.

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Yes, Sean Jelosek, those words are truly perfect for all of us here!

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Hi, Jacob's Mom, thank you for the compliment. I love to write and hope to keep writing to encourage and bring hope, at least a little, wherever words may be found. Hugs your way.

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LotsofShots, So glad you enjoyed! Hugs your way.

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Meeee, I'm sorry for the way you feel. I personally do not understand except to say that I feel for my son and as a parent, something inside me feels broken and hurt. If that is how you feel, then I am only beginning to understand what you and my son feels. May today be a day of comfort, of good numbers, and feeling a lot better. I wish you only the best for this day. Receive hugs your way.

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Jacob's mom, my son (Jacob also) is ten. I can't wait to see my son take on the responsibility in a better way as you describe your son doing. I don't think we will ever embrace this enemy, but we work hard to keep him under control. I do understand you when you share about crying at bedtime. It seems that's what we do, when no one is watching. I believe that if your son is doing so well it's because he's had a great mom and lots of support to help him get to a place where he is free and able to move forward, regardless of what tries to stand in his way. I pray all goes really well for him as he begins school. From one mom to another, be encouraged and receive hugs of comfort.

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thanks so much, if your son is anything like mine there are good patches and bad one and when you and he are in a bad one it can feel so awful for you both. just knowing that you've been through this and to the other side helps I truly think maturity will help your son, please reconsider your thoughts on diabetes as an enemy I get where you are coming from but is only with acceptance ( yours and his) that you will move forward and start seeing diabetes as yes a big pain in the but at times but a part of Jacob like any of his physical or emotional attributes .... some parents push for independence with their children and their D, I feel if he is struggling with it do everything you can for him now to lighten his load eventually he will want independence and will prove himself to himself and you in baby steps for now I would control as much as you can...just my opinion. hang in there! amy

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Dear Amy (Jacob's mom) Thank you. I do see where you are coming from in regards to the enemy. I promise to meditate on this view and share my heart on it later. I'm still learning, too. Yes, I'm trying to let my Jacob be independent but he does forget a lot. Now that he's starting in a new school, I do fear at times what will happen. But, we are asking for a meeting with staff administration to share our concerns and get the school on board to help our son succeed. I appreciate your comments and advice very much. Take care, Have a blessed night.

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I'm sorry that you're feeling pain and worrying so much... you are a great mom! I don't know how I would handle what you do really, it is hard enough as an adult to deal with this. And thanks for the kind hugs :)

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My dear, I'm fine. Just out of it at times. I'm just sharing what I imagine other parents, not just myself, might experience on some days. You're doing great too and I'm here should you ever need to talk. You have a great day!

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Wow… Just what I needed to see… Thank you xxo.

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Jodi, so glad I can be there with you in thoughts. We all go through a lot but the important thing is to keep looking ahead and take the next step forward. Here for you in any way I can serve. Take care.

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I love this… thank you for saying what I feel most days… it’s such an inspiration… :wink:

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Be blessed and continue to go forward. Here for you should you need to talk.