You'll have to be patient with me. Sometimes it takes me at least 24 hours before I see your note. I don't normally check my e-mail on the weekends or holidays so please try and keep that in mind when you are writing to me. Remember, I am only one person.

I do my best to help but I can't magically respond to hundreds of e-mails at one time so pretty please practice your patience with me and I will promise to do my best to help you OR at least point you in the right directions.

If your note to me is fairly random then there are a few trusted individuals from our grassroots H Pal Program (volunteers) that you might get a response from. They are all on this team to help you come to terms with your situation, whatever that might be. Hang in there because you will be hearing back from somebody soon.

General questions will get posted on The Blog so make sure you have that bookmarked and/or saved in your news reader. If you can't wait for an answer or response then we want to encourage you to join our Message Board. Be aware that some sections are private and some are not. Make sure your choose your alias and e-mail address accordingly and be reminded that the internet, no matter how private the forum, is not a private place.

We can not answer medical questions because we are not doctors. We will not decipher test results for you either so please do not send those to us. You are welcome to post on the forum, and we might tell you what we "think" but that's not going to provide you with anything solid to go on. That is what health care professionals are for.

If you are not an adult then it's important to contact a trusted grown up. If you can't talk to your parents then try talking to a school counselor, nurse, pastor, or friend. We can not advise you what to do one way or the other.

Ok... so I think that's it... for now. If you are having a hard time right now it is going to be ok. Remember, you don't have to make any major decisions right now. Maybe you just need to vent and share what's up. I get it. I understand how you feel. I've been there and done that and have had some time to soak up all the information out there about these sorts of issues.

So hang in there when you send me your note and I'll get to it just as soon as I can. Remember to see your doctor if you are having symptoms that can be seen or felt. Ok... so I think that's it. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what you have to share with me.

Comments OR Questions Are Welcome