lbsmith5

This is why I have't gotten a tag yet. Everyone tells me I should apply, but since I'm not in a wheelchair (sometimes have a cane at 32 womp) I haven't had the nerve to start the process.

You're tough as shit too! I'm 33 and my husband left me for the same reason last year (I don't have chrons but I have a shitton of chronic illnesses). Hang in there

The first time I took prednisone was the only time I've ever been suicidal.

Smart man.

I've never read any of your stuff, so forgive me if it's covered, but how is your mom doing now? I took a year off to take care of my mom for similar reasons. It's hard work, and it's not for everyone.

ETA: I keep reading your name as Alien ... not Allen ... take with that what you will.

I love geneticists! I love LILBUB!! Therefore I love this AMA!! (even though I'm late). I live near another Max Planck Institute - what got both of you into genetics, especially cat genetics (best imo)?