Comments for Such a Pretty Face http://carlasosenko.com The official site of writer Carla Sosenko Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:01:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Hey look, I’m going to be speaking in Minnesota! by Francoise http://carlasosenko.com/2010/02/13/hey-look-im-going-to-be-speaking-in-minnesota/#comment-450 Francoise Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:01:04 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=547#comment-450 Hi carla, I feel for you because I also have the KT syndrom( bigger right leg and lump and angioma in the back...... beleive me ,I know where you are.....I am 44 married for the 2nd time and mother of 3 kids...I got very scared to pass on that syndrom to my babies but none of them got it !!! I became a pro at hiding my legs and my back...Lately i had some lazer done on my back and it worked really well. I wear sleveless t-shirts since last year!! I still dream of wearing skirts but this will probably never happen in this life! I am a Yoga instructor and Yoga helped me a great deal to coop with our syndrome !! Good luck on your book! I will get it ! Sincerely Namaste Francoise Hi carla,
I feel for you because I also have the KT syndrom( bigger right leg and lump and angioma in the back…… beleive me ,I know where you are…..I am 44 married for the 2nd time and mother of 3 kids…I got very scared to pass on that syndrom to my babies but none of them got it !!!
I became a pro at hiding my legs and my back…Lately i had some lazer done on my back and it worked really well. I wear sleveless t-shirts since last year!! I still dream of wearing skirts but this will probably never happen in this life!
I am a Yoga instructor and Yoga helped me a great deal to coop with our syndrome !!
Good luck on your book!
I will get it !
Sincerely
Namaste
Francoise

]]> Comment on The Tom Sizemore problem. by Rose http://carlasosenko.com/2010/01/29/the-tom-sizemore-problem/#comment-432 Rose Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:55:55 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=527#comment-432 my goodness, i love the show. and i have no idea why i'm watching it either. i tell my friends and they're like uh..okay Rose. but i think the coddling came from the fact that Heidi was bashing him, a little bit too much if you ask me. but i was very surprised how well he took it. very nonchalant. and i do agree with the whole worshiping Tom thing. it's quite bizarre. i wonder if he's just clinging on to the fact that Tom is the only one there who he has something in common with, but even so he's being a bit extreme. my goodness, i love the show. and i have no idea why i’m watching it either. i tell my friends and they’re like uh..okay Rose. but i think the coddling came from the fact that Heidi was bashing him, a little bit too much if you ask me. but i was very surprised how well he took it. very nonchalant. and i do agree with the whole worshiping Tom thing. it’s quite bizarre. i wonder if he’s just clinging on to the fact that Tom is the only one there who he has something in common with, but even so he’s being a bit extreme.

]]> Comment on The Tom Sizemore problem. by carlasosenko http://carlasosenko.com/2010/01/29/the-tom-sizemore-problem/#comment-431 carlasosenko Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:11:03 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=527#comment-431 Re: last night's episode (which I've only so far watched half of), I couldn't believe how much they were coddling him. "You don't have it as bad as Tom!" It was so bizarre. Not very therapeutic if you ask me. Also, Alice in Chains' guy's weird hero worship of Tom Sizemore isn't going to lead anywhere good. (Also also, why am I still watching this show???) Re: last night’s episode (which I’ve only so far watched half of), I couldn’t believe how much they were coddling him. “You don’t have it as bad as Tom!” It was so bizarre. Not very therapeutic if you ask me. Also, Alice in Chains’ guy’s weird hero worship of Tom Sizemore isn’t going to lead anywhere good. (Also also, why am I still watching this show???)

]]> Comment on The Tom Sizemore problem. by Rose http://carlasosenko.com/2010/01/29/the-tom-sizemore-problem/#comment-430 Rose Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:26:51 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=527#comment-430 i freaking love this show, and i agree with you...kind of. at first noticing that they both had a terrible past with one another made me worry about the safety of both of them. but seeing how the reconnected makes me think that there is still a connection between them...no matter how many times Heidi denies it. i mean just look at how the reacted when the first saw each other. and you would think Heidi wouldn't even want to be in the same room with him for what he did. (i'd also like to comment that i love Tom Sizemore, despite his addiction, and i am inclined to believe that the basis or maybe even the entirety of beating Heidi was influenced by drugs. i feel he wouldn't do that in a sober state.) i also just watching the most recent episode where Tom leaves with Monroe (who is terrible news for him) and i cannot stand not knowing if he leaves for real of not. i freaking love this show, and i agree with you…kind of. at first noticing that they both had a terrible past with one another made me worry about the safety of both of them. but seeing how the reconnected makes me think that there is still a connection between them…no matter how many times Heidi denies it. i mean just look at how the reacted when the first saw each other. and you would think Heidi wouldn’t even want to be in the same room with him for what he did. (i’d also like to comment that i love Tom Sizemore, despite his addiction, and i am inclined to believe that the basis or maybe even the entirety of beating Heidi was influenced by drugs. i feel he wouldn’t do that in a sober state.) i also just watching the most recent episode where Tom leaves with Monroe (who is terrible news for him) and i cannot stand not knowing if he leaves for real of not.

]]> Comment on The Tom Sizemore problem. by Invisible Mikey http://carlasosenko.com/2010/01/29/the-tom-sizemore-problem/#comment-425 Invisible Mikey Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:46:16 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=527#comment-425 I watch these kinds of shows too, and enjoyed reading your post about it. In my post on the subject, I put the A&E shows on the "honest" side, and the VH1 shows on the "so bad it's good" side, since they are so blatantly re-edited for max drama. I don't think you can do good therapy and have it be on camera, period. Unless it's private, there's always bs going on, ESPECIALLY when the patients are people who earn by being on camera. I watch these kinds of shows too, and enjoyed reading your post about it. In my post on the subject, I put the A&E shows on the “honest” side, and the VH1 shows on the “so bad it’s good” side, since they are so blatantly re-edited for max drama. I don’t think you can do good therapy and have it be on camera, period. Unless it’s private, there’s always bs going on, ESPECIALLY when the patients are people who earn by being on camera.

]]> Comment on Stick around for awhile, won’tcha? by Katie http://carlasosenko.com/2009/05/21/stick-around-for-awhile-wontcha/#comment-423 Katie Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:27:18 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=392#comment-423 Carla- All I can say is, "Wow." I also have KTS, and it stretches from my left foot to right below my left hip. I found your article tonight while I was writing a personal essay for school. I can relate so much to what you spoke about in your essay. It would be nice to talk to someone who lives (though somewhat uncomfortably) with KTS. Best of Luck, Katie Carla-
All I can say is, “Wow.”
I also have KTS, and it stretches from my left foot to right below my left hip. I found your article tonight while I was writing a personal essay for school. I can relate so much to what you spoke about in your essay. It would be nice to talk to someone who lives (though somewhat uncomfortably) with KTS.

Best of Luck,
Katie

]]> Comment on Help Haiti! by Laura http://carlasosenko.com/2010/01/15/help-haiti/#comment-422 Laura Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:42:33 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=523#comment-422 Hi! I now this isn't the correct spot to write this but I couldn't find a contact link. I thought you were someone that I could relate to or possibly the other way around. You are just gorgeous and well, I'd like to think I am decent looking too. Don't worry though, I'm not trying to hit on you or get a date. My name is Laura, I am 26 years old and I live in Texas. I have KT syndrome as well. My syndrome affects my left leg, hip, pubic area, abdomen, lower back (spine) and just recently I found a purple spot developing on my shoulder (oh joy! Right?). I've read an article of yours on dating and oh boy do I know how you feel. I do have to say that I was lucky to overcome my inhibitions and I guess the fact that I walk with a severe limp didn't hurt to break the ice with potential boyfriends. They always asked what was wrong. I told them I had a birth defect and couldn't bend my knee and then showed them my hip. Yes, usually within the first hour of meeting them they'd ask and I'd tell and believe it or not, I lost out on very few second dates because of it. The majority of my boyfriends were actually what I would consider drop-dead gorgeous. There were a few who though who were a little weirded out. And of course in my barely 20's there were a few that found out and joked with their friends and dropped me like I was hot,lol.. There was also one guy who went off to war and his friends gave him a hard time about me being what they called a "gimp" and he eventually broke it off with me to end the torture he was facing. In a way I don't blame him. But really, guys like this were few and far between. I am actually married now. My husband and I have been together for 5 years and have 3 beautiful children. I'm also previously divorced. So if you aren't married yet, there is hope. You are really beautiful, moreso than I'd give myself credit for so I'm sure you'll find the one. I say just put it out there in the open in the beginning and if they run then they weren't keepers anyway. It's odd that I have such confidence when it comes to men because when it comes to the general public I am lacking. I don't wear dresses (I can't wear dress shoes so I guess that helps too) I don't wear shorts and I don't wear swim suits in public. I started being more self aware or more aware of how people were staring when I was about 15. I get quite embarrassed when I go out and people stare or ask rude questions, honestly it hurts. I guess everyone has their thing... yours might be dating whereas mine is interaction with the general public. Well anyway, if you are open to conversation let me know. I'd be willing to send you pictures to prove I am who I say I am so that you know I'm not some weirdo or a stalker or something. I'd love to talk with you. I've never met anyone with the syndrome. In fact I've never even seen a doctor who's seen it before. I've got my first appointment with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester on the 15th of March. I'm hoping for an elective amputation. I know that might sound crazy but in my situation is the better alternative. Well you have a wonderful week. I hope to hear from you but if not I completely understand. Sincerely, Laura Essary essarybunch@gmail.com Hi! I now this isn’t the correct spot to write this but I couldn’t find a contact link.

I thought you were someone that I could relate to or possibly the other way around. You are just gorgeous and well, I’d like to think I am decent looking too. Don’t worry though, I’m not trying to hit on you or get a date.

My name is Laura, I am 26 years old and I live in Texas. I have KT syndrome as well. My syndrome affects my left leg, hip, pubic area, abdomen, lower back (spine) and just recently I found a purple spot developing on my shoulder (oh joy! Right?).

I’ve read an article of yours on dating and oh boy do I know how you feel. I do have to say that I was lucky to overcome my inhibitions and I guess the fact that I walk with a severe limp didn’t hurt to break the ice with potential boyfriends. They always asked what was wrong. I told them I had a birth defect and couldn’t bend my knee and then showed them my hip. Yes, usually within the first hour of meeting them they’d ask and I’d tell and believe it or not, I lost out on very few second dates because of it. The majority of my boyfriends were actually what I would consider drop-dead gorgeous.

There were a few who though who were a little weirded out. And of course in my barely 20’s there were a few that found out and joked with their friends and dropped me like I was hot,lol.. There was also one guy who went off to war and his friends gave him a hard time about me being what they called a “gimp” and he eventually broke it off with me to end the torture he was facing. In a way I don’t blame him. But really, guys like this were few and far between.

I am actually married now. My husband and I have been together for 5 years and have 3 beautiful children. I’m also previously divorced. So if you aren’t married yet, there is hope. You are really beautiful, moreso than I’d give myself credit for so I’m sure you’ll find the one. I say just put it out there in the open in the beginning and if they run then they weren’t keepers anyway.

It’s odd that I have such confidence when it comes to men because when it comes to the general public I am lacking. I don’t wear dresses (I can’t wear dress shoes so I guess that helps too) I don’t wear shorts and I don’t wear swim suits in public. I started being more self aware or more aware of how people were staring when I was about 15. I get quite embarrassed when I go out and people stare or ask rude questions, honestly it hurts. I guess everyone has their thing… yours might be dating whereas mine is interaction with the general public.

Well anyway, if you are open to conversation let me know. I’d be willing to send you pictures to prove I am who I say I am so that you know I’m not some weirdo or a stalker or something. I’d love to talk with you. I’ve never met anyone with the syndrome. In fact I’ve never even seen a doctor who’s seen it before. I’ve got my first appointment with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester on the 15th of March. I’m hoping for an elective amputation. I know that might sound crazy but in my situation is the better alternative.

Well you have a wonderful week. I hope to hear from you but if not I completely understand.

Sincerely,
Laura Essary
essarybunch@gmail.com

]]> Comment on About by Karen Snowdy http://carlasosenko.com/about/#comment-420 Karen Snowdy Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:49 +0000 #comment-420 Carla, Thank you for writing your article about KT. My 8 year old daughter has a mild to severe case of KT, which sounds alot like yours. You are very beautiful and I can only hope my daughter can grow up to be as strong, intelligent, and confident as you. I only know what is like to be a KT-parent. I have not walked in your shoes, nor my daughters. I can't even imagine. I would love to hear from you. Karen karensnowdy@yahoo.com Carla,

Thank you for writing your article about KT. My 8 year old daughter has a mild to severe case of KT, which sounds alot like yours. You are very beautiful and I can only hope my daughter can grow up to be as strong, intelligent, and confident as you. I only know what is like to be a KT-parent. I have not walked in your shoes, nor my daughters. I can’t even imagine.

I would love to hear from you.

Karen
karensnowdy@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on About by Julie Martin http://carlasosenko.com/about/#comment-340 Julie Martin Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:45:13 +0000 #comment-340 Hi Carla, Do you hold the copyright for: Carla Sosenko, "What the Guys I Date Don't Know," in Marie Claire, May, 2009. I have been trying to submit a reprint permission request, but have not received a response. If you could please contact me I would appreciate it. Thanks so much! Hi Carla,

Do you hold the copyright for:
Carla Sosenko, “What the Guys I Date Don’t Know,” in Marie Claire, May, 2009.

I have been trying to submit a reprint permission request, but have not received a response. If you could please contact me I would appreciate it.

Thanks so much!

]]> Comment on Mothereffing Halloween. by Helen http://carlasosenko.com/2009/10/28/mothereffing-halloween/#comment-339 Helen Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:36:20 +0000 http://carlasosenko.com/?p=503#comment-339 Hi, So i'm afraid this doesn't quite come under the Halloween category and I feel slightly wierd writing it as a 'follow up' but hey, here goes, i've got KT also, i'm 20, studying English at uni in Wales with the hopes of doing something along the lines of journalism or something similar. I'd really like to email or get in contact, maybe get a little advice, who knows. Anyway, my email is het8@aber.ac.uk, oh and i read the article you did for Marie Claire...totally get what you're talking about there! Thanks. Hi,
So i’m afraid this doesn’t quite come under the Halloween category and I feel slightly wierd writing it as a ‘follow up’ but hey, here goes, i’ve got KT also, i’m 20, studying English at uni in Wales with the hopes of doing something along the lines of journalism or something similar. I’d really like to email or get in contact, maybe get a little advice, who knows. Anyway, my email is het8@aber.ac.uk, oh and i read the article you did for Marie Claire…totally get what you’re talking about there! Thanks.

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