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@Hayley130 would your daughter consider joining a Facebook page where she can be a bit more anonymous? I found this one, although I can't vouch for the quality of it as you have to request to join.

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Oh Flower!! (why on earth? etc) Mind you despite my being a married adult at that time, I'd never met as far as I was aware, a single other person who was T1, though a couple of elderly neighbours/friends of parents were known to be T2. My mom knew a T1, round about her age, hence she knew it didn't kill you etc etc. In fact a couple of weeks before, she'd told me I had all the symptoms of T1, to which I'd replied Gawd - don't be so pessimistic mother! - to her credit, she never once said 'I told you so!' LOL

I really really missed my best mate when I was diagnosed - she'd literally just gone off on honeymoon, touring around Italy for 3 weeks, the Thursday evening before I'd been standing on the windowledge of their new house, helping her hang her lounge curtains. She couldn't have done anything of course, but 2 heads etc when you know you both generally think the same way …...

A problem shared ….. does actually help even though it doesn't halve it cos it's better for mental health. Hence - you, mum, really have to let your DSN (she's your DSN as well as your daughter's!) know everything whether daughter wants you to, or not. Plus you WILL have to tell her school, ask her to consider that aspect.
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Thanks you made me smile. I am telling the DSN everything even though i get my daughters eyes burning holes in the back of my head lol
 
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@Hayley130 would your daughter consider joining a Facebook page where she can be a bit more anonymous? I found this one, although I can't vouch for the quality of it as you have to request to join.

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@Hayley130 would your daughter consider joining a Facebook page where she can be a bit more anonymous? I found this one, although I can't vouch for the quality of it as you have to request to join.

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Shes not on FB shes just not intrested more you tube. The poem is lovely and stands for alot at the moment i hope u don't mind but iv screen shot it.
 
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Hi @Hayley130 ,

As an ice breaker and a safety thing could you encourage her to choose a bracelet with Type 1 on it, there's some lovely designs on Etsy/ebay/amazon etc in beads/silver that don't look at all medical and might just help her talk to her friends about why she's wearing it or something like a silicone wristband eg FunkyPumpers

Wristbands – Diabetes Equipment – Insulin Pump Pouches / Holders – Official Diabetes Equipment Suppliers

www.funkypumpers.com www.funkypumpers.com

It is really tough when you are first diagnosed. I was diagnosed age 12, my parents told me I couldn't tell anyone. That immediately set me on a path to cover it up and feel ashamed of having it which still remains with me nearly 42 years later. Encourage her to feel proud of all she is doing to keep herself well. Best Wishes.
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Thanks even though its hard for me it must be nothing compared to what she is going through. I tell her everytime she takes a step closer of coming terms with T1 im proud of her and we are a team we are in this together.
 
@Hayley130 I don't mind at all. The words are actually part of the lyrics to a song that was written to raise money for JDRF. If you'd like to hear it, you can find it on YouTube,
 
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