:facepalm: Ugh I know this was stupid of me, but I got to know a few people on a social media forum and slowly started sharing a few details about my experience with Crohn's as well as colon cancer. I never went into alot of detail because (this is just me) I tend to not discuss the details with people who do not have either disease. I felt safe because here everyone is always so helpful and supportive.
Two women who I befriended used little pieces of info that I've mentioned here and there to "prove" I was in fact lying based on what little they know of each illness from the internet. They said I didn't share enough details, it didn't make sense, etc as if I should offer my medical records up for inspection. I told them I don't discuss details outside of my support group but that wasn't good enough.
I didn't ask them for money or anything, I have no idea why they would respond this way. It is just so disheartening to go through this, especially on top of everything else*sigh*.
Lesson learned-now I'm determined to never share anything personal about my illness with anyone other than those here. No offense to anyone, but it is just too hard for me to trust my personal details with those who haven't experienced it either as a patient or caregiver. :depressed:
Two women who I befriended used little pieces of info that I've mentioned here and there to "prove" I was in fact lying based on what little they know of each illness from the internet. They said I didn't share enough details, it didn't make sense, etc as if I should offer my medical records up for inspection. I told them I don't discuss details outside of my support group but that wasn't good enough.
I didn't ask them for money or anything, I have no idea why they would respond this way. It is just so disheartening to go through this, especially on top of everything else*sigh*.
Lesson learned-now I'm determined to never share anything personal about my illness with anyone other than those here. No offense to anyone, but it is just too hard for me to trust my personal details with those who haven't experienced it either as a patient or caregiver. :depressed: