The Faces Of Ankylosing Spondylitis

16 Responses to “A.S. Face 0110: Laura Hansler Ross”

1. Thank you for your story Laura! Such strength and beauty – I too am 41 and only have the diagnois of AS and depression – and your story is amazing, thanks for writing it!

   Valerie Noel Wulf said this on November 12, 2011 at 2:25 am | Reply

   • thank you Valarie for you kind comments,i just try and fight the fight like we all do honey xx

     Laura Hänsler-Ross said this on October 5, 2012 at 7:27 pm | Reply

2. Dear Laura,
   Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Such a courageous and strong woman you are. I hope that the future will be easier for you.
   Sincerely Cookie

   Cookie Has AS said this on November 13, 2011 at 5:59 pm | Reply

3. Dear Valerie thank you so much for your loving comments, i too can be very depressed its just another facet to such a cruel disease that tries to take everything including our identity, try not to allow it, if you are face book please come by! every soul has beauty, bless you xx

   Laura Hansler-Ross said this on November 14, 2011 at 1:22 am | Reply

4. Thanks Cookie for bringing us together and lessening the effects of this very isolating condition, bless you my friend x

   Laura Hansler-Ross said this on November 14, 2011 at 1:23 am | Reply

5. Can I also say thanks to all the lovely messages i receive direct to my facebook page, it means a lot, this story was horrific for me too write as you have to relive some of your darkest moments and its all becomes too real again

   fight a good clean fight is all anyone can ask x

   Laura Hansler-Ross said this on November 18, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply

6. I am in awe of you. You are so courageous and my heart breaks for you and people like you who have to live in this misery. I pray the pain will leave your body and God will allow you life and relief. Love from Virginia, USA

   kristin said this on December 9, 2011 at 11:47 pm |

   Cookie Has AS said this on January 21, 2012 at 4:32 pm | Reply

   • oh my goodness Kirsten I have just seen your lovely message in amongst the rest so sorry i didnt personally thank you before for such a sweet message xx

     Laura Hänsler-Ross said this on October 5, 2012 at 7:25 pm | Reply

7. Hello. I was trying to research my family a bit came across your name looking for Charles hansler Which was my father also my grandfather name .doubt there is a connection but after reading your story I felt like I would tell you how sorry I’m to hear your story and it touched me .i wish you and your family the best of luck. Sincerely. Mark hansler

   Mark hansler said this on January 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm | Reply

   • Hi Mark I just got this message my father was charles and Opa Hendrick
     from owen sound canada, pop by on FB cause knowing the Hanslers we probably are related LOL

     Laura Hansler-Ross said this on February 16, 2012 at 5:44 pm | Reply

8. I have just read this for the 2nd time, now that I actually know you, although I had a pretty good picture of your situation, it was still harrowing to read. **hugs** honey, just as well you re such a strong, inspirational, intelligent, and pretty gorgeous woman xxxx

   jackieat60 said this on March 18, 2012 at 6:45 pm | Reply

9. oh Jackie sweetheart,i didnt know you left a msg love you so much,i love checking in with each other in the mornings gives me a morning of hugs and a reason,need i say more xxx

   Laura Hansler-Ross said this on April 1, 2012 at 10:07 pm | Reply

10. Stay strong Laura, we can kick AS’s ass into touch!!!

    Matt said this on April 21, 2012 at 10:28 am | Reply

11. cheers matt yes we will we have to stick together xx

    Laura Hänsler-Ross said this on April 22, 2012 at 12:39 am | Reply

12. Hi sweatpea .
    Couldn’t believe it was the Laura I knew from all those years ago until ur photo finally came up on my phone. Omg bhell I burst out crying as you have always been in my thoughts. Keep on fighting as I know you will for yourself and those dear to you.

    Gus

    Gus Stoney said this on January 2, 2013 at 9:39 pm | Reply

    • Hi Angus how are you honey?? are you on FB i hope you and the family are doing ok!! I heard about mum god bless her xx take care, oh yes i keep fighting this immune system of mine add Lupus into now!!

      Laura Hänsler-Ross said this on May 20, 2013 at 2:57 pm | Reply