Ya never know who lives by you

While I was gone working on the road, I had some new people move in next to me. A mom and her sweet 4yr old little girl. Well, I always welcome new people to my little area, so I went and had a cook out with everyone that lives by me, as that is just my way of entertaining. So, I had to run to Walmart, and she asked if she could come along, so off we went. When I bought the things I needed for our cook out, I went over and bought some adult dipers, as I have run out and I like to keep them in my truck while on the road, just in case. Well she asked if I was buying them for a parent or family member because she knows my kids are 11&6. So, I told her they were for me, and then told her that I suffer from UC. She both smiled and started crying at the same time. I asked what was wrong, she too has UC, and has never told anyone, not even her close friends or family. I told her, everyone around where I live knows about me and my condition, and that if I ever "need" to go to the bathroom and I'm closer to their place then mine, they know they better get out of my way   Anyways, after letting her have a nice cry, I told her that I personally never thought of being embarresed about having UC or having to buy what ever I thought I needed to make my life better. We had a nice long talk, and she said she has felt alone for over 5yrs, since she got her DX. Well, we had a blast at the cook out, found out we have a lot in common, other then UC, and plan on talking a lot while I'm home and at work on the road. I also gave her this website info, so she might just pop up here someday   Well, we actully have a date for tonight, so thats good. Well, I just had to share this with people that would get a kick out of a story like this.

That's awesome to hear! Ya never know who'll pop up in your life. Definitely a small world. ;)

Sharing always goes a long way, because you never know who will be inspired or warmed by it.

Hope all goes well....nice to hear!
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Hey, that's a great story! I'm glad you feel comfortable enough with your UC to buy adult diapers in front of someone you don't know well, because look at what happened; you helped a person with UC who was feeling lost and alone to not feel so alone anymore, and that's a wonderful thing! And, you have a date to boot!

That is great!!!! I agree you never know what someones life is like. I'm not embarrased by my UC and that is sad that some people are or feel alone because this UC is hard enough and not having support will make it worse.  Good luck on your date.

what a great story. Enjoy your date

That is an AWESOME story. Hope the date went well!

Well, I just wanted to update everyone. Went out on the date with new woman that moved next to me, we had fun. She was pretty worried that she might have an accident or something because she was kinda stressed about the date, until I told her to stop stressing, there was nothing to stress about. Well, we went out for dinner, then went for a nice walk then talked even more. We spent every day together for 5 days, then I had to go back on the road to work. He little girl is so cute, and my 2 boys like her. Everyone got along, we talk on the phone a few times a day, so all in all, it's been great. She wants to spend thanksgiving together, and I told her I have always have about 20 people over, all the neighabors and we talk, the kids play, and we all take a few minutes to talk and say out loud what we are thankful for. She said that sounded great, so this yr I'll have 22 people over.

sodbuster...I'm so happy the date went so well...Seems a good friendship (or more?) is blooming..

Thanks for the update!
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