So the worst of the break up is over. Tomorrow is Valentines day. Ugh! Its not the lack of man that makes me sad, its the lack of chocolate. I miss chocolate. Real dark chocolate. Haven't had a decent piece in ages. IC, making everything more difficult since 2010. Even an a Hallmark Holiday like Valentines is worse with IC. Which leads me to the real purpose of todays update.
How do I date with IC?
I am thinking of slowly making my way back out there. This time I am going to take things slowly. Very slowly. Like glacier slow. Why? Easy, there is just to much at stake for me. I want to be able to give my heart completely to someone and receive their heart in return. In this most recent break up I foolishly gave up my own heart before I realized I was dating someone who was too afraid to give their own heart to my keeping.
So as I consider dating, I have to think about how do I address the entire IC, medical diet, "no I really can't eat Japanese food without winding up in my doctors office tomorrow" issue. This is almost as tricky as how to tell a guy I am kinky. Oh readers, I am kinky and perhaps I will discuss that in another post one day. For now, I struggle with the simple issues of how do I date without turning a potential guy off because I am A: Always going to the restroom B: Unable to eat at most restaurants C: subject to random flare ups of a painful disease and finally D: I make use of my states compassionate care laws to medicate with the dried flowers of a plant with known hallucinogenic (and pain relieving) properties.
And I can't eat chocolate.
I don't have answer yet to these questions. Really I am just brain storming here. Getting my worries out before they consume me or more realistically my bladder.
Your truly,
The Goose Girl
I definitely relate to missing chocolate! This is my first Valentine's Day WITHOUT chocolate or anything sweet. Dating with IC is possible, but I understand your legitimate concerns. Trust that when there is a will, there is a way! Anything is possible!
ReplyDeleteDana,
DeleteSorry it took me so long to respond. Thank you for your support. I hope you had an enjoyable (and safe sweet filled) Easter. Why no sweets at all? I understand no chocolate, but are you able to eat other sugary treats? I hope so.
TGG