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After my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis I felt very alone and was riddled with guilt. I didn’t know how it would change my family’s lives. The guilt was tremendous and I felt as though my family shouldn’t have to endure this, they didn’t choose to have these changes in their lives.
I didn’t know how I was going to go forward feeling the guilt, frustration and sadness that accompany this kind of a diagnosis. I knew I could do it if I was by myself, but to put my family through this was unfathomable, after all it wasn’t their fault.
About 5 months after my diagnosis someone asked me if I knew what a life coach was, I said no and I was told that a life coach helps you realize what you want based on your own thoughts and feelings, very similar to a counselor but at the same time very different. I called Coach Kite and began my weekly phone calls to her. She had me set goals and make a list of things that I wanted to work on. She gave me homework and that made me really think and explore how I felt.
I have learned so much from Coach Kite, but the most important thing she helped me with was how to deal with my guilt. I told her that my family didn’t choose this…and her reply was …”You didn’t just go to a store in the mall and say, today I would like a healthy dose of MS.” Immediately a light bulb went on in my head, I didn’t choose this either, it just happened! Coach Kite’s analogy was completely logical and I understood it and through continued chats I was able to conquer the guilty feelings as well as learn how to handle the daily stressors in my life. Yes, at times I “relapse”, but Coach Kite taught me strategies to squash it when it creeps up on me.
I absolutely adore Coach Kite and the fact that she has walked a mile in my shoes has made all the difference in truly understanding how I feel, which allows me to live my best life. My family and I deserve that!!
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Elaine Maurer