Annie's Mailbox®, July 24
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl in ninth grade, and I am really worried that I'm going to die. I don't mean I think I'm going to die immediately. But someday. Honestly, it scares me to death and has even made me cry a few times. These feelings are really frequent at night.
I have talked to my mom about this, and when I was in sixth grade, I discussed it with my guidance counselor. They sympathized, but it didn't make much difference. My best friend says she also feels overwhelmed b ...
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Posted by: Maryrose
Comment: #1
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:58 PM
Dear Kathy and Marcy,
Thank you for posting the information on celiac disease in your column and for referring readers to us at Celiac Disease Foundation. We have received an overwhelming response from all over the country with people inquiring about celiac disease and requesting more information.
This mention in your column has helped to raise awareness and perhaps, as a result, will help someone get diagnosed and improve their health and quality of life!
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Maryrose Hopke,
CDF staff
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Posted by: Margaret
Comment: #2
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:09 AM
This is for the 14 year old girl who is terrified about death. I am 62 years old. I too was terrified at that age.
I can tell you that as you get older, you get LESS afraid. I don't know why. I know many seniors who plan their own funerals, make plans regarding their belongings after their death, and even married couples who discuss who will go first. I don't see much terror, maybe just some disappointment about reaching the end of life. And religious beliefs have little to do with it.
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