Your Story
There are many of us who blog about diabetes. (Thank goodness - for years, I was wondering where all you guys were hiding.)
I've been fortunate to have this blog as my soapbox, venting station, and outlet for sharing diabetes moments. The effects blogging has had on my life are tremendous and having the opportunity to share my story has made me stronger. This community is the best and has made such a difference in my diabetes life.
However, there are so many more who may not have the time to blog. Maybe they are reluctant to share so much of their life online. Perhaps they just need a few minutes to "aaaarghh!" or ask questions or connect with other diabetics ... or just plain tell their story.
I've put up a section of Six Until Me. called "Your Story." It's for people who want to share their story - or questions, poems, pictures, videos, frustrations, successes ... you get the picture - with the ever-supportive blogosphere. You send it, I'll post it. It's easy. And it could be fun.
Are you living with diabetes? Do you have a child with diabetes? Your husband? Mother? Your girlfriend? Your uncle or aunt? Maybe even your cat? (Oh damnit, Siah, stop playing with the keyboard. Man, you are annoying.)
Do you want the chance to tell your story?
Share your story by sending it to story@sixuntilme.com.
Comments
Great idea Kerri!!!
I always enjoy reading others stories!
Posted by: flmgodog | May 10, 2007 10:22 AM
LOL -- You're going to regret adding that bit about "maybe even you cat." I can flood you with stories of my furry diabetic, but I'll resist...for now.
Thanks for blogging, Kerri - it's always fun to read.
Posted by: Nancy | May 10, 2007 10:48 AM
Great idea! I have no idea how to start a blog & I don't have much time to use one but I check in here often and would like to share my story with your readers. Look for my email!
:)
Posted by: Marie | May 10, 2007 03:03 PM
I am working on my story as well as Smokey's story. He is a type 1 diabetic cat and I used to think how much is sucked to have to deal with his diabetes!! Little did I know it was just a primer for my diabetes!!
Dave
Posted by: Dave | May 10, 2007 03:37 PM
hey kerri...this sounds like an awesome idea! i deffinatly want to send in my story..when i get a chance that is. I have been very busy lately, but i'll find time soon hopefully! My friend from Diabetes Camp actually did something like this. He had people send him letters about when they got diabetes, and i found the book to be very interesting and insightful..lol (i am also published in that book) Its called "When I got Diabetes: Letters to Chase". But i can't wait to see how your project unfolds..im sure it will be great! ttyl
Jenna
Posted by: Jenna | May 10, 2007 06:14 PM
Kerri! I love the idea! Before I jumped in and started my blog, I was looking for somewhere to share my story without going into all of the details, mainly because I simply did not have the time! This is awesome!
Would you mind if I linked to it from my page's sidebar? I know there are a few people reading my blog who want to share but don't have the time. :-)
Posted by: Tom | May 10, 2007 11:58 PM
I can't wait to check out the submissions!
And Tom, feel free to link out to anywhere you'd like. I appreciate the "word of mouth" you're providing! :)
Posted by: Kerri. | May 11, 2007 07:47 AM