I think of all the Ichthyosis skin conditions, I am afflicted with the mildest form, I consider myself still fortunate despite how aggravating the "mildest" form is. I cannot begin to fathom the severity and difficulty of living with Ichthyosis of the extreme or rare kind.
There seems to be an Ichthyosis family of genetic skin conditions as discussed in the video below. I'm glad I found this video which got me really aware about the other Ichthyosis types.
If you can't see the video, watch it here - Foundation for Ichthyosis
A video introduction to the Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Inc. an organization dedicated to educate, inspire, and connect those touched by Ichthyosis and related disorders. Filmed at FIRSTs 2008 National Family Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Showing posts with label dating and Ichthyosis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dating and Ichthyosis. Show all posts
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
If I Molt, would you Bolt?
Dating and Ichthyosis was never an issue for me as long as I kept one away from the other. Ha!
Well, if you date a guy long enough, every thing will go beyond skin deep. Eventually you realize some human beings will see you as a real human being and not a walking contagion. I guess I got lucky in that department, the guy didn't bolt when I molted. I think I held the fort long enough to cover my Ichthy past the third date, so I got around to it and told him so.
Okay, so honey, that ain't my dandruff on your shirt, but my skin.
He smiles. So you molt like a snake, so what?
I guess one can never fully realize the sense of relief that comes after. Now when you're beyond the Ichthyosis and whatever other issues. Its time to really focus on the relationship and the more serious and sometimes mind-numbing issues between two human beings like love.
Oh yes, love.
There is enough love in the world for people with Ichthyosis, you just need to get out of your flaky shell and find it :) Goodluck!
Well, if you date a guy long enough, every thing will go beyond skin deep. Eventually you realize some human beings will see you as a real human being and not a walking contagion. I guess I got lucky in that department, the guy didn't bolt when I molted. I think I held the fort long enough to cover my Ichthy past the third date, so I got around to it and told him so.
Okay, so honey, that ain't my dandruff on your shirt, but my skin.
He smiles. So you molt like a snake, so what?
I guess one can never fully realize the sense of relief that comes after. Now when you're beyond the Ichthyosis and whatever other issues. Its time to really focus on the relationship and the more serious and sometimes mind-numbing issues between two human beings like love.
Oh yes, love.
There is enough love in the world for people with Ichthyosis, you just need to get out of your flaky shell and find it :) Goodluck!
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