Comments on: When Rejection Stings What Do You Do? Change The Rules

By: Rosemond

Rosemond — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:52:54 +0000

I think as Americans we love to buy our heads in the sand and pretend that we won't get old or sick. I think that editors are wrong in believing that ALL americans over 50 share that sentiment.

By: Phyllis Goldberg

Phyllis Goldberg — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:06:18 +0000

Thanks for this post that says it all, Cathy. Your voice speaks to and for all of us.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:32:38 +0000

I love you too, Kymberly! Thanks for your words. It is sincerely appreciated. xoxo

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:32:00 +0000

Thanks, Cathy. I'm so glad to have you here and I appreciate your vote of confidence in what I do. It helps to have you in my corner!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:31:20 +0000

Love you, Lois. You lift me up (as I hope I do you for, too!) and it sure feels good. xo

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:30:14 +0000

Good luck with the Menieres, Roz. I really had no idea. I hope you are feeling well and found the right doctors to help. Thanks for your support and encouragement. It means a lot.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:29:19 +0000

Thank you,Miriam, for your very kind words and thoughts. I'll keep plugging away - "and miles to go before I sleep." You're such a lovely lady and wonderful supporter. Many thanks and hugs!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:28:04 +0000

Absolutely, Kristen! Thanks for the vote of confidence. With our positive attitude we can change the world.

By: Kirsten Joan

Kirsten Joan — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:26:07 +0000

Hell yeah....I agree. It's important. I needed this post today. Thank you. People forget before the challenges came we all were the same...what's changed? We are still here...just abit more wobbly, need to sit etc. I agree, those of us who are challenged are wiser and deserve the sexy stance or voice more...Pride is a messed up monster. High five sister!

By: Miriam Hendeles

Miriam Hendeles — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:16:09 +0000

Cathy, you are one of the most engaging writers I know. Your thoughts resonate with the parts of me that are challenged and those that are whole. I don't see you as a writer only for the community that has ms or other disabilities. Your topics are universal.
Keep on doing exactly what you are doing.

That being said, some editors (right or wrong) may read a pitch of yours and view it as a niche topic. That's their problem.

Having a niche topic is what makes you unique and may more acceptance letters coming your way soon again.

By: Roz Warren

Roz Warren — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:30:31 +0000

When I was recently diagnosed with Menieres, the first place I turned to was the internet, both for medical information and, just as important, to find the empowered positive voices of people who were thriving with Menieres and could give me hope that I, too, could thrive. There is NOTHING more important than what you're doing, not just for people with MS but for anybody who is coping with an illness and needs to feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.

By: sue

sue — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:18:19 +0000

Good for you Cathy! There is too much hiding away of things we don't know or understand. Aging is a fact of life and unfortunately, disability is also. We can't ignore them. I think it is great that you are getting the message out there so people can be helped or more informed. Have a lovely day!