_One of our members invites you to walk a mile in her shoes:_
**Q: ** Current age
**A:** 46
**Q:** Age of onset
**A:** 44 (although I wonder now if I had symptoms earlier and just ignored them)
**Q:** Age at time of diagnosis
**A:** 44
**Q:** Located
**A:** Cincinnati, OH suburb
**Q: ** Profession
**A:** Program Director at health insurance company
**Q:** Current conditions/medical diagnosis
**A:** Rheumatoid Arthritis
**Q:** Hobbies
**A: ** I have two young boys whom I adore. Their hobbies have become my hobbies now. I do love reading magazines - all types. I also like some of the reality televisions show. Perhaps a RA Chicks reality show one day?
**Q:** What is one thing your doctor didn't tell you about your Autoimmune Arthritis that you wish they had?
**A:** How difficult it would be for me to get friends and family to understand the disease.
**Q:** If you could tell your past self something before diagnosis, what would it be?
**A:** Don't put anything off until tomorrow. Live your dreams NOW!
**Q:** What would you like to tell others newly diagnosed with Autoimmune Arthritis?
**A:** 1) Get educated. Do your own research from creditable sites. 2) Design your support system. Surround yourself with loved ones who are supportive and caring. Join a support group as these are the folks who will get you through the tough stuff as they have walked the walk.
**Q:** How would you describe your personal style?
**A: ** As you can see by the picture, I don't have time for personal style these days. I was not able to sort through my closet to find my other comfy slipper because my hands hurt tonight. So my style is whatever I can grab!
**Q:** What part of dealing with your Autoimmune Arthritis has made the biggest impact on you?
**A:** Accepting that my life will never be the same. I will never return to my old normal. However, I am working hard at making my new normal better than the old, despite the challenges.
**Q:** Favorite quote?
**A:** Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time.
Charles M. Schulz
**Q:** What are three random things about yourself that others may not know?
**A:** I am scared.
I don't tell the truth about my challenges (I hold back).
I worry how my nasty disease has/will impact the lives of my two boys.
_Thank you for taking a walk in my shoes!_
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