See the 1 year anniversary issue of MPNforum for my latest The Empowered Patient column: http://mpnforum.com/the-empowered-patient-connect-with-others/
MPNforum is an online magazine that features news, interviews and stories on topics of interest to people with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. My contribution to the May, 2012 issue focuses on the benefits of connecting with others through online magazines, support pages and listserves. Experiencing and expressing empathy are among the most valuable aspects of contributing to and participating in these online resources and sites.