Comments on: Perfume blogger dismisses concerns from a member of our community http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/ A blog and social network about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:37:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Michelle Hartt http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-34780 Michelle Hartt Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:24:19 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-34780 Here's a video under debate. One of our members (nettle97008) adds a bit of education about toxic chemicals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxO3bPNyWzo Here’s a video under debate. One of our members (nettle97008) adds a bit of education about toxic chemicals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxO3bPNyWzo

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18683 Susie Collins Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:04:17 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18683 Aloha Celia, I have heard that false argument before about "even natural things are chemicals." Yes all things are chemical, and nature even makes toxins and toxic chemicals that can possibly harm us, but that does not then mean that humans can make and distribute synthetic toxic chemicals willy-nilly resulting in ill health of living things and the environment. It's especially cruel and unjust when people (and corporations) are given the information about the harm these man-made chemicals are doing, and they decide to continue their course of action anyway. It hurts to the bone when others feel we canaries are not worth caring about. Thank goodness we have each other to turn to for comfort, support, and knowledge. Aloha, Susie Aloha Celia,

I have heard that false argument before about “even natural things are chemicals.” Yes all things are chemical, and nature even makes toxins and toxic chemicals that can possibly harm us, but that does not then mean that humans can make and distribute synthetic toxic chemicals willy-nilly resulting in ill health of living things and the environment.

It’s especially cruel and unjust when people (and corporations) are given the information about the harm these man-made chemicals are doing, and they decide to continue their course of action anyway.

It hurts to the bone when others feel we canaries are not worth caring about. Thank goodness we have each other to turn to for comfort, support, and knowledge.

Aloha,
Susie

]]> By: celia http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18645 celia Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:52:38 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18645 I guess we are realizing that there are people 'out there' who are cruel. There's no way around it. Or . . . *they* simply don't want to face reality, because it would mean a sacrifice on *their* part. It's sad, but I can't say I am surprised. A man with a ph.d. in chemistry 'attacked' me once, basing his right to do so on the fact that, "even natural things are chemicals"-- ack-- hugs to those who have experienced this sort of bigotry and meanness. I guess we are realizing that there are people ‘out there’ who are cruel.

There’s no way around it.

Or . . .

*they* simply don’t want to face reality, because it would mean a sacrifice on *their* part.
It’s sad, but I can’t say I am surprised.

A man with a ph.d. in chemistry ‘attacked’ me once, basing his right to do so on the fact that, “even natural things are chemicals”–

ack–

hugs to those who have experienced this sort of bigotry and meanness.

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18634 Susie Collins Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:02:39 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18634 Aloha Connie, wonderful observations! I wish everyone thought about toxic perfume and make-up that way, as a distraction not worthy of attention and certainly not worthy of our money. xoxo Aloha Connie, wonderful observations! I wish everyone thought about toxic perfume and make-up that way, as a distraction not worthy of attention and certainly not worthy of our money. xoxo

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18632 Susie Collins Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:55:41 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18632 Well done, Sharon! I hope it got some of them thinking about the products they are buying and the impact their choices have on others. Good job! Well done, Sharon! I hope it got some of them thinking about the products they are buying and the impact their choices have on others. Good job!

]]> By: Connie Rae http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18617 Connie Rae Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:17:04 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18617 Yes, Susie, we do admire commentors that defend MCS ...I really am afraid if I let my snark out I won't be able to put it back:) The first eight or so years of my injury, I was fullspeed ahead, Dursban propelled, snarky, in defense of those with MCS ,thinking I would contribute to stopping the insanity! And still appreciate those who are able, though I know they suffer for it. Now, I have been concentrating on people who want to learn and change. It stills revs up the CNS, but the results are soothing. This discussion is so good...and so volatile in churches, public spaces and families. Sharon signed her note, 'Peace.'. Peace.. My pain shouldn't be a political, spiritual or control issue...it is what it is. My hope is that we are moving closer to the day when it is a humanity issue, a compassion issue. Ya, know I am old enough to remember that in our church at least, most people didn't wear perfume or make-up. It was considered worldly. That church would have been a true Sanctuary. "Peace..., not as the world gives peace....let not your heart be troubled." Thank all of you...HUGS . Yes, Susie, we do admire commentors that defend MCS …I really am afraid if I let my snark out I won’t be able to put it back:)
The first eight or so years of my injury, I was fullspeed ahead, Dursban propelled, snarky, in defense of those with MCS ,thinking I would contribute to stopping the insanity!
And still appreciate those who are able, though I know they suffer for it.
Now, I have been concentrating on people who want to learn and change. It stills revs up the CNS, but the results are soothing.
This discussion is so good…and so volatile in churches, public spaces and families.
Sharon signed her note, ‘Peace.’.
Peace..
My pain shouldn’t be a political, spiritual or control issue…it is what it is. My hope is that we are moving closer to the day when it is a humanity issue, a compassion issue.
Ya, know I am old enough to remember that in our church at least, most people didn’t wear perfume or make-up.
It was considered worldly. That church would have been a true Sanctuary.
“Peace…, not as the world gives peace….let not your heart be troubled.”
Thank all of you…HUGS
.

]]> By: Sharon Wachsler http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18608 Sharon Wachsler Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:18:22 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18608 Thank you very much, Susie! Yes, I did notice it got verrrry quiet over there! Huh, wonder why? ;-) Thanks so much for your kinds words about my blog and for adding it to your MCS blogger resources! I think we might have actually made some teensy dent in some of the pickled brains there, because I did get some hits on my blog, esp. the MCS page, that came from that site! Keep up the good work! Peace, Sharon Thank you very much, Susie! Yes, I did notice it got verrrry quiet over there! Huh, wonder why? ;-)
Thanks so much for your kinds words about my blog and for adding it to your MCS blogger resources!
I think we might have actually made some teensy dent in some of the pickled brains there, because I did get some hits on my blog, esp. the MCS page, that came from that site!
Keep up the good work!
Peace,
Sharon

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18600 Susie Collins Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:05:30 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18600 I thought so, too, Connie! You and I both always admire those commenters that know how to leave the one-two punch in defense of people with MCS, don't we? I thought so, too, Connie! You and I both always admire those commenters that know how to leave the one-two punch in defense of people with MCS, don’t we?

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18598 Susie Collins Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:02:41 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18598 Aloha Sharon, Thank you for leaving that sterling comment on Angel's blog. Did you notice that once people with MCS starting weighing into that discussion, all the carefree conversation came to an abrupt end? I'm hoping that all those very engaged readers of Angel's blog post had some seeds planted in their chemically-influenced brains. I'm sorry to hear about all your health struggles. Thank you for visiting The Canary Report to leave your comment, Sharon, because I did not know about your blog. What a beautiful; tribute to Gadget, he was magnificent! I'm very sorry for your loss. I was moved to tears to read your story, but some were tears of joy looking at those puppies! I've added you to my MCS blogger resource page and will include you in my blog rounds. Thanks much for visiting. Be well. Aloha, Susie Aloha Sharon,

Thank you for leaving that sterling comment on Angel’s blog. Did you notice that once people with MCS starting weighing into that discussion, all the carefree conversation came to an abrupt end? I’m hoping that all those very engaged readers of Angel’s blog post had some seeds planted in their chemically-influenced brains.

I’m sorry to hear about all your health struggles. Thank you for visiting The Canary Report to leave your comment, Sharon, because I did not know about your blog. What a beautiful; tribute to Gadget, he was magnificent! I’m very sorry for your loss. I was moved to tears to read your story, but some were tears of joy looking at those puppies! I’ve added you to my MCS blogger resource page and will include you in my blog rounds. Thanks much for visiting. Be well.

Aloha,
Susie

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18597 Susie Collins Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:52:29 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18597 Aloha Jeanne, how wonderful that your family went scent-free for you! Ahhhh, they all get gold stars! I, too, was stunned at the flippant attitude of that blogger upon hearing that her product was capable of causing life-threatening situations. And then as more criticism has comes in to her post, she's decided to just ignore it. Shame! Aloha Jeanne, how wonderful that your family went scent-free for you! Ahhhh, they all get gold stars! I, too, was stunned at the flippant attitude of that blogger upon hearing that her product was capable of causing life-threatening situations. And then as more criticism has comes in to her post, she’s decided to just ignore it. Shame!

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18596 Susie Collins Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:49:53 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18596 Aloha Gustavo, it's the "don't care to understand" part that always baffles me. "Callous" is a good descriptive word, at church no less! Aloha Gustavo, it’s the “don’t care to understand” part that always baffles me. “Callous” is a good descriptive word, at church no less!

]]> By: Connie Rae http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18559 Connie Rae Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:17:00 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18559 Well, done! Well, done!

]]> By: Sharon Wachsler http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18556 Sharon Wachsler Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:36:55 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18556 Hi fellow canaries, Here's what I posted on the "Rodney Dangerfield" blog. Shockingly (koff!), no response from dear, dear Angela. -s Angela, I agree with you on several points. First, you are lucky not to have adverse reactions to perfume, yes. And second, I agree that you would most certainly hate it if you became chemically injured, and perfume was no longer was enjoyable, but sickening (literally). I used to be lucky, like you. Then I suffered several months of carbon monoxide poisoning, and it damaged my immune and central nervous system, causing multiple chemical sensitivity. One of the worst triggers for me is perfume. You are also right that probably most people who refer to a “perfume allergy” do not in fact have an allergy. Usually an adverse reaction to perfume doesn’t cause an allergic reaction — that could be controlled with an antihistamine. Instead, the exposure causes a physiological response akin to being poisoned. Exposure to perfume causes me migraines, vomiting, trouble breathing, nausea, dizziness, cognitive impairment, and other debilitating symptoms. Some of the symptoms happen immediately upon exposure, and others occur as delayed reactions for days, weeks, or months after. I could certainly never go into a Hilton or Marriott — not without being carried out on a stretcher. I would be made ill by just about every furnishing in the place and every fume coming off every person. To go anywhere, such as my doctor’s office or the health food store, I must use oxygen and a filter mask. Obviously since you blog about perfume — in a positive way — you and your readers will not “get” me, much as klytaemnestra feels many people do not “get” her. The difference between us is that you and she choose to expose yourself to the chemicals in perfume, and just as I had no choice in being chemically injured, I also don’t have the choice of breathing or not on the rare occasions I leave my home. I ask you and your readers to please give some thought as to the effects your choices have on others. And the choices they might have on you, some day, if you end up being unlucky. You can read more about MCS on a special page of my blog devoted to it: http://aftergadget.wordpress.com/about/about-sharons-disabilities/how-mcs-affects-sharon/ Peace. Hi fellow canaries,
Here’s what I posted on the “Rodney Dangerfield” blog. Shockingly (koff!), no response from dear, dear Angela.
-s
Angela,
I agree with you on several points. First, you are lucky not to have adverse reactions to perfume, yes. And second, I agree that you would most certainly hate it if you became chemically injured, and perfume was no longer was enjoyable, but sickening (literally).
I used to be lucky, like you. Then I suffered several months of carbon monoxide poisoning, and it damaged my immune and central nervous system, causing multiple chemical sensitivity. One of the worst triggers for me is perfume.
You are also right that probably most people who refer to a “perfume allergy” do not in fact have an allergy. Usually an adverse reaction to perfume doesn’t cause an allergic reaction — that could be controlled with an antihistamine. Instead, the exposure causes a physiological response akin to being poisoned. Exposure to perfume causes me migraines, vomiting, trouble breathing, nausea, dizziness, cognitive impairment, and other debilitating symptoms. Some of the symptoms happen immediately upon exposure, and others occur as delayed reactions for days, weeks, or months after.
I could certainly never go into a Hilton or Marriott — not without being carried out on a stretcher. I would be made ill by just about every furnishing in the place and every fume coming off every person.
To go anywhere, such as my doctor’s office or the health food store, I must use oxygen and a filter mask.
Obviously since you blog about perfume — in a positive way — you and your readers will not “get” me, much as klytaemnestra feels many people do not “get” her. The difference between us is that you and she choose to expose yourself to the chemicals in perfume, and just as I had no choice in being chemically injured, I also don’t have the choice of breathing or not on the rare occasions I leave my home.
I ask you and your readers to please give some thought as to the effects your choices have on others. And the choices they might have on you, some day, if you end up being unlucky.
You can read more about MCS on a special page of my blog devoted to it: http://aftergadget.wordpress.com/about/about-sharons-disabilities/how-mcs-affects-sharon/
Peace.

]]> By: Jeanne http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18536 Jeanne Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:25:27 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18536 Susie, Thank you for posting this. I visited the perfume blog you mentioned here and I was outraged by the cavalier attitude that blogger displayed when she replied to Elaine's valid, respectfully-worded comment. It is very upsetting. I have been asking family members for many years now to please, please not wear fragrances around me. This holiday season was the first time they all seemed to have listened and remembered. :) It is the first holiday get-together season I can recall where I didn't have to leave early, go outside for air (in the snow), etc. They all seemed to remember this year at once. (Usually there will be one person who forgets and that will alter the day greatly). This was big progress! If it has taken me all these years to get my parents and sisters to do this (the nieces and nephews are blissfully fragrance-free and my brother-in-law doesn't wear cologne), I certainly don't expect strangers who write or follow a perfume blog to "get it". However, I was taken aback by the comments there. Rather than respond appropriately to the fact that perfume can even cause life-threatening reactions in some people, the blogger mocked Elaine's comment. I was stunned at the sarcastic and irresponsible reply made to Elaine's remarks. Speaking of Elaine, "job well done"! Jeanne Susie,

Thank you for posting this. I visited the perfume blog you mentioned here and I was outraged by the cavalier attitude that blogger displayed when she replied to Elaine’s valid, respectfully-worded comment. It is very upsetting.

I have been asking family members for many years now to please, please not wear fragrances around me. This holiday season was the first time they all seemed to have listened and remembered. :)

It is the first holiday get-together season I can recall where I didn’t have to leave early, go outside for air (in the snow), etc. They all seemed to remember this year at once. (Usually there will be one person who forgets and that will alter the day greatly). This was big progress!

If it has taken me all these years to get my parents and sisters to do this (the nieces and nephews are blissfully fragrance-free and my brother-in-law doesn’t wear cologne), I certainly don’t expect strangers who write or follow a perfume blog to “get it”.

However, I was taken aback by the comments there. Rather than respond appropriately to the fact that perfume can even cause life-threatening reactions in some people, the blogger mocked Elaine’s comment. I was stunned at the sarcastic and irresponsible reply made to Elaine’s remarks.

Speaking of Elaine, “job well done”!

Jeanne

]]> By: Diane http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18528 Diane Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:30 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18528 Gustavo...I'm sorry. I know your pain very well, over and over again. Your Supervisor has the same attitude that we all have had to deal with, If it doesn't affect me...then it must not exist! Since this whole ordeal started for me back in 1981, I have gone through so much that I could write a book. Just in the last couple of years, I'm doing better with my attitude though because instead of fighting the issues....I have learned to accept it. I can't change them or me. I still have to run from smells etc...which makes me look like an idiot, but oh well. I have also accepted the fact that words can not describe what I live with to my five sisters, and therefore, I have let them go too. God has given me some wonderful and powerful friendships instead and I have three daughters and a hubby who really do get it. Perhaps there are people that will bless you along the way and their words will be healing music to your ears. Gustavo…I’m sorry. I know your pain very well, over and over again. Your Supervisor has the same attitude that we all have had to deal with, If it doesn’t affect me…then it must not exist! Since this whole ordeal started for me back in 1981, I have gone through so much that I could write a book. Just in the last couple of years, I’m doing better with my attitude though because instead of fighting the issues….I have learned to accept it. I can’t change them or me. I still have to run from smells etc…which makes me look like an idiot, but oh well. I have also accepted the fact that words can not describe what I live with to my five sisters, and therefore, I have let them go too. God has given me some wonderful and powerful friendships instead and I have three daughters and a hubby who really do get it. Perhaps there are people that will bless you along the way and their words will be healing music to your ears.

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18525 Susie Collins Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:32:07 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18525 Aloha Connie, sorry we lost your reply. I think you were posting it at the exact same moment we were switching to this new format. Things are a bit jumbled today on the site as we work out the kinks. Thanks much for your patience! xo Aloha Connie, sorry we lost your reply. I think you were posting it at the exact same moment we were switching to this new format. Things are a bit jumbled today on the site as we work out the kinks. Thanks much for your patience! xo

]]> By: Connie Rae http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18523 Connie Rae Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:52:45 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18523 arggg....i lost my reply! just wanted to say "GO, GIRL!" I would let my snarks out if it didn't hurt so much right now...I am glad you went after those fragrance diva's, but I think they just giggle and give each other points for hurting someone, whether with words or fragrance...it is just the world they are living in right now..sad...I don't have the CNS to get snarky...someday;) You do it for us... Meanwhile, I got an image of all of us Canary's flocking around Elaine, wings fluttering away any bad words or fragrances...I am so thankful for the canary report community. arggg….i lost my reply!
just wanted to say “GO, GIRL!” I would let my snarks out if it didn’t hurt so much right now…I am glad you went after those fragrance diva’s, but I think they just giggle and give each other points for hurting someone, whether with words or fragrance…it is just the world they are living in right now..sad…I don’t have the CNS to get snarky…someday;)
You do it for us…
Meanwhile, I got an image of all of us Canary’s flocking around Elaine, wings fluttering away any bad words or fragrances…I am so thankful for the canary report community.

]]> By: Gustavo Hinojosa http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18521 Gustavo Hinojosa Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:06:28 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18521 I finally told my supervisor something he was wearing was really hurting me. His response, "It's the same aftershave I have always worn." Repeatedly I have told co-workers I can't tolerate any fragrance, but no matter what I say, it falls on deaf ears. It's the same at church. It's sad just how callous some can be when they don't understand the effect their fragrance has on others, or don't care to understand. I finally told my supervisor something he was wearing was really hurting me. His response, “It’s the same aftershave I have always worn.” Repeatedly I have told co-workers I can’t tolerate any fragrance, but no matter what I say, it falls on deaf ears. It’s the same at church. It’s sad just how callous some can be when they don’t understand the effect their fragrance has on others, or don’t care to understand.

]]> By: Willow Carver http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18519 Willow Carver Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:59:21 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18519 Hi Diane: I just hit 30 years too! Hi Diane:
I just hit 30 years too!

]]> By: Diane http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18508 Diane Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:57:16 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18508 Hi Susie, Yes...we have blessings out of our brokenness! I am so thankful that I didn't have to go through all of this alone! Hi Susie,

Yes…we have blessings out of our brokenness! I am so thankful that I didn’t have to go through all of this alone!

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18506 Susie Collins Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:53:34 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18506 I understand that blessing, Diane. I too have a husband who moves mountains to make sure I am kept safe. It is because of him that I am able to pay it forward with this blog and network. I understand that blessing, Diane. I too have a husband who moves mountains to make sure I am kept safe. It is because of him that I am able to pay it forward with this blog and network.

]]> By: Diane http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18501 Diane Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:11:21 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18501 I forgot to mention my husband. I would be dead without his understanding and love. Back when I became so ill and the doctors around here said that it was "all in your head" hubby supported me. He could tell by the glazed over look and the coughing and all the other reactions I was having that I was a chronically ill person. He stood up to the Internal Medicine Specialist when he said, "why don't you just go home and be a good wife and mommy!" Hubby moved and renovated a home that I can comfortably live in. I tolerate it well. So through all of the struggles, there have been blessings. I forgot to mention my husband. I would be dead without his understanding and love. Back when I became so ill and the doctors around here said that it was “all in your head” hubby supported me. He could tell by the glazed over look and the coughing and all the other reactions I was having that I was a chronically ill person. He stood up to the Internal Medicine Specialist when he said, “why don’t you just go home and be a good wife and mommy!”
Hubby moved and renovated a home that I can comfortably live in. I tolerate it well. So through all of the struggles, there have been blessings.

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18499 Susie Collins Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:56:52 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18499 Don't miss the great discussion about this post happening on The Canary Report's facebook fan page! http://www.facebook.com/TheCanaryReport Don’t miss the great discussion about this post happening on The Canary Report’s facebook fan page! http://www.facebook.com/TheCanaryReport

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18497 Susie Collins Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:44:09 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18497 Aloha Sharin, LOL. I did feel spitting mad when I read that blogger's comments in response to Elaine! Dab a little of that behind your ears, dears. Aloha Sharin, LOL. I did feel spitting mad when I read that blogger’s comments in response to Elaine! Dab a little of that behind your ears, dears.

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/01/19/perfume-blogger-dismisses-concerns-from-a-member-of-our-community/comment-page-1/#comment-18496 Susie Collins Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:42:39 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=9004#comment-18496 Aloha Diane, 30 years! That's a long time to be struggling with this. It's so sad when people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity must turn away from blood kin to find a new tribe, a new support system, a new community. This is a recurrent mystery in the lives of canaries: why don't people get it, why won't they change for us, why won't people who say they love us change for us? It's heart breaking. Family is supposed to be the place a person can go to for refuge from the storm. So when family becomes the danger, it shakes us to the core. You are lucky your kids and great friends get it, they all deserve a canary feather in their cap. Aloha Diane, 30 years! That’s a long time to be struggling with this. It’s so sad when people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity must turn away from blood kin to find a new tribe, a new support system, a new community. This is a recurrent mystery in the lives of canaries: why don’t people get it, why won’t they change for us, why won’t people who say they love us change for us? It’s heart breaking. Family is supposed to be the place a person can go to for refuge from the storm. So when family becomes the danger, it shakes us to the core. You are lucky your kids and great friends get it, they all deserve a canary feather in their cap.

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