It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends. -J.K. Rowling, author (b. 1965) 

As I read the quote from J. K. Rowling today and thought about the patients I have seen recently, some of them would certainly say “illness is the enemy”!  I have learned from other patients that they have learned from their illness how to re-prioritize their lives and that different outlook they have developed through the illness has been good for them.

So I would like to hear from you and learn how you feel about an illness you have faced.