My definition of support will be having someone or people in your life for survivorship. My support from my family and friends hav a very powerful effect on my ability to survive and overcome challenges. With the supportive care from my family and friends, I have developed the emotional and social skills I need to manage my daily life and to confront new potentially challenging situations. I have been blessed with a very supportive husband, loving mother, great children and family and friends that accept me and love me for who I am. They are always there to offer me encouragement and comfort during difficult times. I can always depend on them and don't know where I would be today if it wasn't for them.
When times are tough, a supportive network is needed to help me progress through the difficulties, problems, concerns, and struggles. The biggest challenge I would face is being alone and not having anyone there for me emotionally, informationally, and physically; especially if I had a disability. For example, about a month ago, I had to go into the hospital for a procedure to performed under anesthesia. I was very scared, but my family was there for me, and my friends constantly called for an update on how I was doing. After this procedure, I have been on a strick diet, and my family are very remindful of what I can have to get better and overcome this obstacle. Without family and friends, my life will be like a "sinking ship without a sail". Therefore, family and friends would be definitely essential for my sanity. I couldn't function properly without them. Thank God for my support network!!
