Jan
My heart goes to you. You are very brave. Other kids can be so creul. I am a physical therapist, and have treated some kids with JRA. I don't know how to tell you to talk to the kids but here are a few suggestions: 1. If you go to physical or occupational therapy, maybe one of the therapist could come in and explain it to them in terms they can understand. Maybe they could bring in some visual aids to help them. I used to work with burn patients and we used to go into the schools and explain burns to their classmates. 2. For yourself there are many supports groups for you and your family. There are probably some on line too 3. Contact the Arthritis Foundation. They can probably provide you with other resources. Stay stong. You will be in my prayers. Please feel free to e-mail me if you want to chat. You are a special person. Jan