A.S. Face 0412: Michael Smith

My name is Michael Smith I am 39 and live in Las Vegas NV. I have been suffering from A.S. since I was 17. I am fused in my sacroiliac joints and the majority of my vertebrae and walk like I am an 80 year old. Recently a friend’s daughter asked me I walked the way I did? I answered her and said it is because I enjoyed watching the ant races! We both had a good laugh and moved along to some other topic. That has been the key for me, never letting it define me or who I am and never dwelling on it. This is what has allowed me to move on from the anger and depression that the pain brings to everyday life.

Nevada United States of America

5 Responses to “A.S. Face 0412: Michael Smith”

welcome michael ❤

cj said this on May 9, 2012 at 4:09 pm | Reply
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. You remind me of the quoete:
I am not what happened to me.
I am what I choose to become.
Carl Jung
Sincerely Cookie

Cookie Has A.S. said this on May 9, 2012 at 4:10 pm | Reply
Love you Mike and don’t mind a bit if you walk like an old man. My Crohn’s makes life interesting and different. As long as we get out of bed every day it is a good day.

Janelle Jones said this on May 9, 2012 at 4:56 pm | Reply
Hi Michael 🙂
Welcome!

Marti said this on May 9, 2012 at 6:15 pm | Reply
Thanks Mike. Thanks for making it easier for ALL of US to live with AS. You are one hell of an example on HOW TO LIVE with AS. Thanks.

Looks like a great day at the Lake!! I love afternoons at the lake.

Derek said this on May 9, 2012 at 11:32 pm | Reply

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