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Comment on Hibiscus by surely

surely — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:47:10 +0000

Thank you, Catherine. I am glad you enjoy them.

Comment on Hibiscus by CatherineWO

CatherineWO — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:37:34 +0000

I love your pictures. They’re beautiful to look at and relaxing to do as puzzles. Thank you!

Comment on Welcome! by Wilma Gauthier

Wilma Gauthier — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:58:38 +0000

Tess, I’m sorry your boss is not willing to work with someone who has chemical sensitivities. I currently work for a non-profit organization and they have implemented a fragrence-free policy. The process has taken almost two years and the results have been well worth the effort especially for me…I suffer from chemical sensitivity as well. Your employer is mandated under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide “reasonable accomodations” in the workplace. One of my challenges has been getting a medical diagnosis (beyond a mental health issue)for my physical condition. As a result, I do not have doctor’s support for my condition. You, however, have Asthma a recognized medical condition and may have better results invoking the ADA law. I sincerely wish you well. Your boss probably will not have an understanding until she becomes chemically sensitive or until someone she cares for becomes chemicall sensitive. Hang in there.

Comment on Susan McBride Update by Jean

Jean — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:07:12 +0000

Jean

Any news on waht’s gong on with the McBride/Detroit suit? Any court date?

I work for a large firm which a large number of people running around who smell like walking cat-houses. You never know what reaction you are going to get when someone finds out that the reason I have my fan on is not that I’m “menopausal,” but that I get migraines and nausea from the chemical smog some of them give off. When I was in another department and asked to be moved further from a woman who gave off fumes that would clean an oven, the supervisor offered me help in finding another job. Recently, when the subject came up, one young girl who barely knows me seems to have stopped wearing her perfume. Meanwhile, another woman - who is a trained nurse who should know better and who, I thought, was my friend - seems to have doubled her dousage.

Usually, I’m successful in controlling things with my fan. I don’t if others smear themselves with acetone, ethanol and formaldehyde every day as long as I don’t have to inhale it. But some people seem to take it personally and just can’t leave it alone.

Comment on Bull Sculpture by Bookmarks about Sculpture

Bookmarks about Sculpture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:00:32 +0000

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Comment on Welcome! by Steph

Steph — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:16:05 +0000

Tess,
I’m so sorry you are having to deal with this. I too have severe scent related Asthma so I completely understand. Thankfully my employer has allowed me to work from home and to telephone into meetings but it meant a demotion in position. But for me it was worth it. I can’t offer much in the way of advise as I am in Canada and our laws are different but I just wanted to lend my support. You have to develop a thick skin with this illness and fight for your rights. Good Luck and if you never need to chat you can contact me via my blog, Voiceless Wonder (Surely has a link to it in her blogroll.)

Comment on Visitor Tips by Steph

Steph — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:12:27 +0000

I use Scott Sponge paper towels. I’ve never had a problem. I second the Costco garbage bags. They’re great!

Comment on Welcome! by A Visitor Needing Help | Breathe Free

A Visitor Needing Help | Breathe Free — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:15:58 +0000

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Comment on Welcome! by surely

surely — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:10:04 +0000

Tess -
I am so sorry to hear of your problems. You are among friends here. If you check out the Visitor Tip Page, you’ll see a couple of others with similar problems. There are some links to disability sites there.

I know that isn’t a good option - none of us want to choose that option. Perhaps there are other options.

I have chosen to work from my house. I’m currently self-employed. It’s a hard road too. But, there are more and more work-at-home options in today’s world.

Comment on Do you prefer flavor or health? by Oh, The Irony | Breathe Free

Oh, The Irony | Breathe Free — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:34:37 +0000

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