Ashley,

I know it really is hard to relate to others who put themselves at risk sometimes. Try not to be offended by it. It will only frustrate you. People are going to do what they are going to do.. you know? If they want to roll the dice than so be it. Not much you can do.

I very much empathsize with you. You are even younger than the 30's crowd here who have gotten struck by this disease and really that is something different. Your 20's are supposed to be all about being carefree. You are just a baby! I'm so sorry sweetheart. When I was in my 20's I was out having a lot of fun. I'm so sorry that you have had to deal with being sick.

Even though a lot of us have been through what you've been through or even worse but this doesn't diminish the intensity and realness of your own personal pain and frustration. Yes your chances of a full recovery and total remission are very good... and that is something to rejoice over!.. However- I think that having to go through something like this in your 20's when everyone is out and about living life without a care in the world must be INCREDIBLY difficult. People that age just haven't had much experience with serious illness so it much be difficult to deal with this.

Hang in there and know that this experience will make you a much more empathetic and emotionally evolved individual.

Wishing you a full recovery and that you can get back to your carefree lifestyle! KATE