Last week, my doctor told me that I needed to accept the fact that I was a diabetic and that I'd never be "normal" again.
I cried all day because I couldn't help thinking about how the adjustments to my lifestyle would affect how I interact with my friends and family. Everyone says that all of my friends would understand and be supportive if I just tell them how important these changes are to my living a long and healthy life. Well...I did...and my best friend listened to my crying and all my reasons for being frustrated with how unfair life is. She assured me that she is willing to do whatever it takes to make this transition easier for me.
Here's the problem...3 days after the big "boo hoo" and reassurance, she's scheduled a game night at her place. She tells me that she's decided that all of the guests are to bring a dessert item and wants to know what I'll bring. As I started to protest, she immediately goes into giving me the reasons behind why she decided on just "desserts". I told her I'd think of something, but I have no desire to be around that much temptation, but, on the other hand, I don't want to miss the opportunity to hang out and have fun with my friends because of my lack of self-control. My other thought is that I won't have fun because I will be miserable watching everyone else indulge in all of the sugary decadence.
My mom suggested I bring a sugar free dessert and eat that...but (if you've read any of my previous posts, you already know...) I have yet to find one that I can tolerate!
I don't know what to do or to say.
I guess I'm stuck in that place between sticking up for myself and being the proverbial "stick in the mud".
Anyone have any suggestions?
