I find it harder to talk to my friends who have both of their parents, because they haven't gone through what I have. It is especially hard for my mom who has no one to really talk to about my dad. My father got the disease at the young age of 33, and lived with it for 17 years. I realize how important the virtual communities can be on the internet, because of what I have gone through and the fact is they help you get through the time easier. I believe the internet can really help people who are going through the same problems, since no one can sit there and judge you.
Many people feel helpless and immensely fearful.
They can't believe they were diagnosed with such a horrible disease and wonder why it has happened to them. When you go on-line you realize that life goes on despite the diagnosis. People seem to find a way to make each other happy on the internet, by telling jokes, talking about their children, or making light of some situations. Many people also discover new treatments over the internet and are linked onto other web pages that are able to help them. Since treatment options are continually changing and improving, the internet is a great place to gather that information.