Jan. 11, 2010: diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
May 4, 2010: let go from my job
They say bad things come in threes.
I shudder to think what could come next...
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- Laurie Grassi
- Toronto, Canada
- Reader, word wrangler, book pusher. Dessert eater, nap taker. Media rep @RaincoastBooks www.raincoast.com. Ex Chatelaine books editor.
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Oh, NO!
ReplyDeleteI am SO sorry to hear this. Oh, my dear. I'm sending hugs your way; I know how devastating job loss can be. Please take extra good care of yourself right now and give yourself time to pause and regroup. You'll come out ahead in the end (this, I think, goes without saying; you're very good at what you do).
You're in my thoughts, Laurie.
-Wren (rheumablog)
Oh no!! I am sorry to hear this Laurie. My thoughts are with you during this next Chapter in your life. Sending positive vibes your way.
ReplyDeletexo,
Jenn
Thank you so much, Wren & Jen. In some ways the idea of something new ahead is exciting, and I hope that feeling takes over more and more as the shock wears off...
ReplyDeleteL
AH! So, so sorry, Laurie! Take care of yourself during this time, and indeed look forward to some new adventures :) Lots of positive thoughts are heading your way!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry! Hopefully, it gets better. Sending positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteDear Laurie, I'm sending you a big hug. So sorry to hear about this second loss. Stay positive. I've seen how creative you are (your website) and I'm sure you'll be great at designing this new chapter of your life. Let me know if you want to meet (after all I live in TO)...
ReplyDeleteMirela
Wow...those two things certainly do make for a horrible year. I'd count living with the fallout as the third bad thing and hold on to expectations that things can only get better from this point. Wishing you well moving forward, Laurie.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so sorry to hear that. I've been reading your blog for a few months and it seems you're a VERY strong woman in how you're dealing with RA and you'll come through all this even stronger. Try not to stress too much (easier said than done I know!). I missed out on a promotion at work last month because I've been distracted by my RA diagnosis.. so I sort of know how you feel but obviously yours is a much bigger blow. Take care of yourself, something good WILL come up from this.
ReplyDeleteHi Pony, Lana, Mirela, P & Squirrel,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for getting in touch! The wonderful thing about bad news is realizing how much support is out there and how many wonderful people truly are in this world.
It means so much to me to know that people care.
:) L
How horrible. It's seems it's a time of change for a lot of people. You're creative enough to make the best of a bad situation.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. This is a terribly hard year for so many and I'm so sad to hear that it's hitting you, too.
ReplyDeleteHang in there.
OH NO! I am so sorry to hear that. But something even better awaits....take care
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. I'm sure I'll figure something out. I'm just trying to absorb it all right now.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
L
So very sorry to see this come up in Google Reader :-(
ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope and wish for you that in the years to come you will be able to look back and see this as a positive turning point in your life . . . fingers crossed, (though the ra makes that virtually impossible . . . just trying to inject a little humour here too xxx)
Take care. Take time. Take stock.
Sue Nicholson
Thanks so much, Sue. I had to laugh about the crossed fingers thing – we all seriously need to come up with an alternative!
ReplyDeleteTake care and thanks for thinking of me!
L
I'm so sorry. There are times when life just doesn't seem managable. I have been there - 1984 was my year to lose a baby, be diagnosed with RA and lose my job.
ReplyDeleteThat old saying'When one door closes another one opens' is definitely true, not necessarily when and where we want it to, lolm but it does open!
Take this time to focus on you and your health.
I'm so sorry, Cindy. That puts things in perspective.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're right, and I'm certain you will be!
:) L
Laurie, I tried to leave a comment earlier but I don't think it worked.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this news - and thank you for sharing it with us. We do care very much. You've shown such strength and intelligence in your response to your RA diagnosis, and I know those qualities will help you through this, too. Know that I'm thinking of you.
Helen
Thank you so much, Helen. Having the support of all of you through my RA diagnosis has meant so much and I'm sure will help me now, too. You are all so truly kind!
ReplyDelete:) L
Oh Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and sending good vibes your way!!!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, I am saddened to read this. I lost a great job in 2001. I was under the assumption, back then, that if the company you worked for was profitable, you were safe. We were bought out and they shut us down. I tried to act like it didn't bother me, but it tore me up inside. I bounced back and have a good job again. I know you will find another good job soon, but I also know that it is not easy being where you are at right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tharr. I hope things will work out. I'm sad because I loved my job and the magazine and enjoyed the people I work with. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement.
ReplyDelete:) L
Oh Laurie. I'm late catching up with you. What a miserable one-two punch. While it's a tough market, talent does rise to the top. Please keep us posted on how things are going. Who knows, maybe we can help. Hang in there. Sending warm (profitable, job-finding, wellness) thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carla. I will keep in touch – just absorbing it all and trying to think about exciting possibilities ahead! Hope New York is fun!
ReplyDelete:) L