Posts by Angela Wright

Hey everyone, thanks so much for all the support!
I’ve been sitting here trying to wrap my head around it—if things aren't actually any different today than they were yesterday or the day before, then why am I feeling so low?
My mom actually managed to laugh yesterday! I honestly can't remember the last time she did that. I told her straight up: "Tell that Lucifer who attacked your brain to get back to where he came from—straight to hell—because we have plans to go to Split for St. Duje to see the opening of the Riva!" She laughed and said, "Let's go to Split for St. Duje."
My sunshine😘

Sam Hall15 said:Nothing unusual here. Just go see a doctor; you'll probably be prescribed some antibiotics. While streptomycin used to be the heavy hitter for these kinds of things, you'll likely get something much more modern nowadays.
Relax, it's not the end of the world.

Sorry, but isn't your little "medical lecture" on antibiotics a bit hit-or-miss?🤔
What are the odds that someone carries around a bacterial infection for an entire year without it spiraling into something significantly more dangerous?😎

What kind of underwear are we talking about here? It needs to be 100% cotton and loose enough to let you breathe. You should also take a hard look at your detergent and fabric softener—it’s highly likely you’re dealing with an allergic reaction to one of those chemicals.

Carol Ramirez said:I’m checking in for Donna Fox48.

I'm worried about my grandfather, who is dealing with inoperable lung cancer. Back in November 2006, the doctors were genuinely unsure if he could even handle chemotherapy, considering his age, an additional bout of pneumonia he had, and just his overall frailty.

Fast forward to today: he’s on his 6th cycle of chemo. Honestly, his blood work looks better than mine does. He’s got this healthy, vibrant color in his face again. Since starting treatment, he’s actually gained 8kg (and let me tell you, he was incredibly thin before this). Physically, he’s staying active—walking several miles, even taking the stairs up to the 5th floor without an elevator... The cancer has stabilized and is even showing signs of regression.

To boost his immune system, he’s using these as supplemental support:

- Propolis and royal jelly
- Ecomer capsules
- Green tea + ginseng capsules
- A homemade tonic made from fresh aloe, propolis, wine, and chicory

There really is hope. 🙂

Man, that is absolutely incredible news!👍
It hadn't been long since we last spoke, so I was honestly bracing for the worst. Who knows—if that tumor shrinks enough, maybe they'll be able to go in and surgically remove it after all. God willing!

As for me, I’ve got bad news today. My mom’s MRI shows slight tumor progression. Four months ago, there was nothing there, but now things are starting to move. I know this is incurable and that this outcome was inevitable, but I feel completely broken. What can I even say? There's still this tiny flicker of hope inside me that God might choose my mom specifically to perform a miracle.😢

George Palmer7 said:Angela Wright, please..... you're saying
>>If you decide to go with Noni, make sure you get the original Tahitian Noni, which you can only get through specific distributors. With Noni, it’s vital that it isn't grown in volcanic soil (like Hawaii), because then it might contain compounds that aren't exactly healthy. The lady I buy my Noni from is a biochemist who ran some analyses on it and says it's all perfectly healthy, and now...

You know how messy this whole Noni situation gets, so I’d ask you to send me her phone number and name. I need to track down that original Noni for my mother-in-law. She was supposed to start chemo today, but they found out she's anemic. They're going to give her a transfusion first, so it would be good if she could prepare herself for that period. We already picked up the Native Propolis (we'll give her 3x5 capsules a day as you suggested... and after chemo, should we drop back to a regular dose or...?), now we just need that original Noni. Thanks. Is it okay if I send you this: 😍 ????

No problem, I'll DM you her number.🙂
Just make sure she doesn't go overboard with the Propolis. Let her stick to those high doses for another month or two to really cleanse the system, then taper down to a maintenance dose. My mom took that high dose for a full year—maybe it was overkill, but honestly, putting that dosage in our daily pill organizer just became part of our routine. Now she takes 3x3 capsules. Take it about 30 minutes before meals. Once she gets the Noni, she can take it alongside the Propolis. For Noni, you start with a larger dose, about a deciliter before each meal for the first week, then gradually scale it down to about a deciliter a day—basically a shot glass before each meal. There are actually different protocols for how to best take Noni depending on the specific ailment. I'll dig up that paperwork and see what it says regarding colon cancer, and I'll either write it out here or email you a copy (?) we can figure that out later.😁
I hope you're feeling a bit better now that you've finally started tackling the problem head-on.

Ethan Garcia said:What’s this about? I’m a journalist working for EPH, but for the weekly editions rather than the dailies... At least I might know why you're looking for a reporter...

Look, all this info you're digging for should be handed to you through printed bulletins the moment you receive a diagnosis. I think I laid out exactly what the deal is quite clearly in my opening post. Please, just go back and read vpavi16's posts on the forum here —specifically the one where she describes how they lied straight to her face. It's the same story for everyone fighting a brain tumor in the US: they tell you that the medication her husband was on (Temodal) won't work for a recurrence because it's ineffective. But once she produced that email from Dr. Young in Houston, they finally admitted it *could* be used—it's just that Medicare refuses to foot the bill. They essentially shut down her ability to self-fund her husband's treatment before she even had a chance. That is just a tiny slice of the bullshit we have to deal with.
Personally, I am absolutely livid with the local cancer league, which seems more interested in lining their own pockets than actually helping people. You don't see them anywhere when it matters; instead, it was the late Ana Rukavina, speaking from her deathbed, who had to spearhead the initiative for the stem cell bank. Seriously, do a little digging and you'll find a mountain of irregularities that everyone keeps quiet about, while those "rights activists" are busy locking themselves in cages over on Ban Jelačić Square.

George Palmer7 said:l
Angela Wright, I didn't mean anything by it. Using the word "maniac" was just a figure of speech—I know you caught my drift.
But when you talk about how people act, it’s just human nature... unfortunately, it's an experience shared by my sister-in-law, her sisters, and even my wife. Honestly, in our hospitals, doctors and nurses have so much humanity they practically sweat from it; it makes their lives difficult just trying to deal with it. (Maybe I'm just a little heated. It's still too early in the day. Things will settle down.)

🙂 I wasn't offended. I just wanted you to know there are actually people out there who do good deeds without any hidden agendas... As for the doctors, you'll get used to them. You find all sorts, but I think most of them act that way because they're working under impossible conditions. To function "normally," they have to shut down emotionally just to get through the shift. It's a shame, really, because to me, medicine is this unique science where humanism and natural science should be perfectly intertwined.

George Palmer7 said:Charles Edwards8, thanks for the suggestion. I've been hanging out on this forum all morning, and man, let me tell you—I finally figured out how to use the search function and stumbled upon a thread about Noni. But seriously, people!!!!!!!! Has anyone actually read that topic? It’s unbelievable. I don't think I'm even allowed to mention names, so I won't, but I have to say there are some shady characters in there. You can easily deduce they're 100% liars just by how openly they're hawking their own companies and products—which, from what I've read, is strictly against the rules here. They spent pages drooling all over themselves. I just got here and I'm already being rude. My apologies, I won't dwell on it; that's not what this thread is for. The point is, they've created a massive mess, just adding more confusion to a layman's head (mine, in this case). So, I'm still asking the same thing: what are your experiences with Noni regarding colon cancer? Is it safe for a 42-year-old to try both Noni and Native Propolis together? I'm almost certain the answer is no, but please, help me out.

My mom takes Native Propolis and Noni parallel. Regarding Noni, I honestly doubt it could do much harm, though I'm not sure how much good it does either. Apparently, it's a powerhouse antioxidant, supposedly 700 times stronger than pineapple. If you decide to go with Noni, make sure you get the original Tahitian Noni, which you can only get through specific distributors. With Noni, it's crucial that it isn't grown in volcanic soil (like Hawaii), because then it might contain compounds that aren't great for you. The lady I buy my Noni from is a biochemist who ran some analyses on it; she says it's all healthy, and well... I don't know, my mom takes it and she's doing okay. One thing is vital: you need to chew it up in your mouth before swallowing, because those healthy components activate when they hit your saliva.

As for Native Propolis, I'd bet anything it's excellent. My mom started taking it a week before she began radiation and chemotherapy—we're talking heavy doses of 3x5 capsules a day. Honestly, she had absolutely no side effects other than hair loss during the chemo and radiation. No one at the hospital could believe how someone without a gallbladder (meaning her liver was under huge stress) could handle such high doses of Temodal so well, maintaining perfectly normal blood counts without a single outlier. I highly recommend it.
Go to www.hedera.hr and read some testimonials.
Propolis isn't a magic cure that fixes everything; it's something that supports the treatment process!

I'm neither a fanatic nor a saint; I just live by the fact that some people have it much harder than I do, and it fulfills me to be able to help even just a little. I think that's just basic human decency.🙂

Charles Edwards8 said:My dear girls, Ivanna and Catherine, I'm not sure if you've tried reaching out to the media yet without getting sucked into some sensationalist trap.
From my own experience, I know exactly how that kind of communication ends up, unfortunately.
They just flat-out ignore you.👎

We haven't done anything yet😳. These holidays have slowed things down a bit. I’ve been chewing on what you said, and I think the smartest move would be to find a journalist—someone real—to sit down with, lay out the whole problem, and see what they can actually do to get the ball rolling.

silentlynx19 said:Does anyone know which pharmacy is open late tonight in Washington, D.C.? I think there might be one over on Ozark, but I'm not totally sure. If someone could let me know, I'd really appreciate it... thanks!

Siget Health Center, Veterans Memorial Parkway, New York City. It's open. I just passed by a few minutes ago and there was a line out the door.

Ethan Garcia said:Thanks for the reply. I want to wish a Happy Easter to you, your mom, the kids, and the rest of your family.
Just as a heads-up, I guess you couldn't tell from my post—I'm a guy, 26 years old. 😎

Regarding whether I'm a believer... I don't know anymore. I was. I think I still believe, just not in that rigid way the Church demands; it's more of a different kind of faith. And honestly, it’s hard to blindly trust in a God who allows good people to suffer like this.

Still, the thought of Paradise provides some comfort. Or maybe just some eternal dream, like when we sleep, where we can relive the best moments of our lives... The idea that everything just ends after death scares me. That the body and brain just shut down and that's it. No more... And scientifically speaking, that's actually the only reality.

But anyway, I won't dive into the philosophy of death... getting off track here. My question is—how do you carry on with your life and distance yourself from the suffering we go through when our loved ones are sick? How do you actually enjoy an afternoon coffee with a friend, daydream about being at the beach, grab a cocktail, or take the dog for a walk? Those simple, everyday things have just vanished. I have no desire to go out, to talk, to work... How do you deal with the fact that you are constantly surrounded by illness and you simply cannot escape it? (Physically you can, but the thoughts always follow you)...

Life IS suffering. How can good people suffer so much? Look, even God suffered (the cross is just a symbol of His pain; His true suffering runs much deeper), and He was completely without sin.
Suffering isn't "evil." You can absolutely find happiness through suffering. A mother goes through pain during childbirth, but from that pain, a child is born—the greatest joy in this world.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking you don't have the right to live your life, or to have those coffees with friends, just because others are hurting. The whole world is filled with suffering, yet people live! God wants you to live life to the fullest every single day, as if it were your last.
I once wrote about how I realized that God—or Life, or Space, that higher energy controlling the chaos—is very pragmatic when He wants to teach us something or restore balance. Don't forget, if you believe in Paradise, that faith includes the fact that we are only here temporarily to prepare ourselves through these earthly experiences for what comes next.
I know exactly how you feel; I was in that exact same spot. But let things mature within you; let yourself realize what He is trying to tell you. Maybe all of this is happening precisely because God wants to say something to *you* (that's that pragmatism I mentioned before; for me, it feels divine).
Accept this suffering. It will make things easier, and eventually, everything will click into place, both in your mind and in your life.
Please, take everything I've written as the fruit of someone who has truly lived through deep life experiences. Seriously, I'm not just talking nonsense. It might sound crazy to you right now, but one day you will surely reach the same conclusion yourself. Believe me, once you do, you will become incredibly peaceful and fulfilled—just let it ripen inside you.

Of course you're avoiding people who don't understand you; you've already started changing through this experience. Don't blame them for their ignorance. Instead, be glad that you have the chance to gain these vital life insights that you can eventually share with them. MANY WILL LOOK AT YOU STRANGELY, BUT MANY WILL BE INFINITELY GRATEFUL.

p.s. Sorry, I realized you're a man. I was just replying to everyone in order and mixed up the gender while typing.

My dear forum members, my little followers,😉
From the bottom of my heart, I truly wish you all a happy and blessed Easter. May God fill your lives and hearts with peace and hope for the new life that is unfolding. To wrap this up, I’ll leave you with a quote from the late zazie, which has become my personal life motto and a massive source of comfort.
Thank you, zazie; I hope you're finding happiness wherever you are now.😘

In the beginning, I used to spiral much more often. Back when the diagnosis first hit, every single checkup felt like a literal matter of life or death. Honestly, it makes sense—I had been healthy as an ox until I was 37, and then suddenly, lung cancer hits you square in the face. I just couldn't wrap my head around the idea that you could actually be alive and sick at the same time. In my mind, being sick was synonymous with dying.
Then, right before one of my appointments, I was sitting outside enjoying the warm spring air, sipping coffee with my stepmother. She’s a sharp woman, and she looked at me and said, "Listen, don't lose your cool if the results aren't perfect. It doesn't mean everything is falling apart. Sometimes they're good, sometimes they aren't—it's completely normal for things to fluctuate." That was the moment it finally clicked for me. I started looking at my cancer as a chronic condition that I simply had to learn how to live with.
Some days are better than others. There are moments where someone can just point a finger at me and I’ll burst into tears, thinking about how my "to-do" list of things I still want to experience is turning into a list of things I'll never get around to. I feel frustrated with myself, I fear death... And yet, I'm living on my own, I'm walking on my own two feet, and I'm handling my business. It isn't really fair to complain... there are people out there facing much worse.

@George Palmer7

Everything you just laid out is honestly eating away at me right now—it’s deeply unsettling and incredibly frustrating😠
We’ve touched on these kinds of struggles before. Just yesterday, I found myself wondering about people living in total isolation while simultaneously thanking God that I'm not stuck in some remote middle-of-nowhere town. As much as we struggle, we have the luxury of navigating this through the internet and books; for folks in isolated areas, it’s an entirely different level of hardship. They’re fighting an uphill battle without any of the resources we take for granted.
It breaks my heart to see things this way. Honestly, when your sister-in-law goes to see Dr. Gurat, the only thing left to do might be to be bold, push back, and—as terrible as it sounds—be prepared to play hardball or even deal with corruption if that's what it takes to get results. It’s a grim thought, but I truly don't know what else there is😢 .
That association isn't a bad idea. If they actually pull their weight, she might find real support through nutritional advice, supplements, antioxidants, psychological help, and various connections. Even if nothing else happens, being able to swap stories with people in the exact same boat provides a massive psychological lifeline.

What you can do is leverage your ability to navigate the web. Use your skills to hunt down treatments, research case studies, and dig up anyone's experience related to her illness. You can find almost anything via Google and pass that intel directly to her. Even right here on our forums, you can find a wealth of firsthand information from people battling this disease using every possible means at their disposal.
You guys are going to need intense teamwork and massive support for her, but above all, you'll need faith in God and His providence.

I hope this helps even just a little bit.😳

Ethan Garcia said:Right now, I have three family members battling cancer at home. My grandmother (70) is unfortunately in the worst possible shape—she’s completely immobile, in excruciating pain, and in her final stages. Back in January 2004, she ended up in the ER because of blood in her urine, and they found a kidney tumor. She went through surgery, but three months later, they discovered metastases in her lungs. Her doctor didn't recommend any specific therapy at the time, and she actually recovered beautifully; every CT scan showed the metastases were stable and hadn't grown. We had two and a half years of quality life, summer vacations, and just living normally. Then, last September, things took a sudden turn for the worse—the cancer spread to her bones and her spine. She spent months in critical condition, and three weeks ago, she was confined to bed. Now she's immobile, in terrible agony, and we all know the end is near.

My grandfather (78) has been dealing with melanoma for several years now. It keeps popping up in different spots—his nose, forehead, upper arm, knee—and there's simply no cure. His condition is worsening, though it isn't quite as dire as my grandmother's yet.

To make matters even worse, their only daughter—my mother (50)—found out last year that she has cervical cancer. She’s gone through radiation, chemo, and surgery. The initial results look okay, but as we all know with these kinds of illnesses, you can never truly be sure. The situation is devastating: my sick mother is busy caring for her own ailing parents, and I’m helping as much as I can, though I honestly don't know where I find the strength. For the past year, my life has turned into a total nightmare—I'm fighting this disease every single day, and every night before I sleep, I'm terrified for my loved ones. You learn a lot from situations like this, but the grief and the disillusionment with life still linger. And the absolute worst part is the fear of what's coming next.

To everyone else living life one test result at a time while waiting for news about their loved ones: I hope you find plenty of courage and manage to hold onto your sanity.
Big respect to the heroes here who have shared their tragedies with us, especially Angela Wright, who started this thread.

Don't let life break your spirit! Life has these incredibly pragmatic and subtle ways of teaching us our most vital lessons. Through suffering, our spirit and mind get refined, and suddenly we realize what actually matters for living—how little you really need to exist and be happy. As hard as it is for me to face losing my mother right when I need her most, the experience I've gained and the strength I've forged through this pain is something I couldn't have obtained any other way. Today, I know nothing in this life will ever break me again (unless, God forbid, something happens to my children), and there won't be any obstacle I can't overcome. I mean, compared to what I'm going through right now, what else is there? Isn't that a gift only a mother can give her child? Look back at your past for a moment and think about what you've realized through this ordeal—what you know today that you didn't yesterday, and how much of a richer, better person you've become.
Are you a believer? If so, can you see Christ through your loved ones? Every time you give them bread, you are giving it to Christ; every time you give them water, you are giving it to Christ... and what else are you doing for them? He asked us before His passing to serve others, to offer love to those close to us as if we were offering it to Him. The Lord will reward you richly, and believe me, your ticket to Paradise was reserved long ago. Like I once told someone else, when your time comes to go, all those people you selflessly sacrifice yourself for—all those people whose suffering you endure—will carry you on their shoulders right to the gates of Heaven!
But until then, there is so much beauty waiting for you in this life! Don't be afraid; your mother is going to be okay. I think she got to the doctor just in time. These days, medical treatments for these things are actually quite incredible.
When it comes to your grandparents, they truly lived to see their golden years. And while it’s heartbreaking to watch them struggle so much in their twilight years before the Lord, in His mercy, finally calls them home, believe me—they’ll depart this world with a smile. They succeeded in raising incredible people like you and your mother. Their lives weren't spent in vain; they left an indelible mark through the way they shaped you and your mom, a legacy that will carry forward when you raise your own children... at the end of the day, that’s the whole point of living... LOVE.😘
I want to wish you a Happy Easter and peace of heart for you and your entire family.

Brenda Richardson33 said:Yesterday was devastating... today is just as heavy. My dad was rushed to the hospital, and now we’re facing that crushing sentence doctors always seem to drop like a hammer: "Unfortunately, it’s reached the final stage, and you need to prepare for the worst." Honestly, it feels like I'm trapped in some twisted movie. You hear lines like that in Hollywood dramas, not in your actual life. I spend my time scrolling through forums, reading stories from people dealing with situations far more gut-wrenching than mine—especially when I read about parents fighting for their children. It makes me try to tell myself that this is just part of being human, that death is an inevitable part of the journey and everyone carries their own cross. But how? Please, someone, just explain to me *how*? How am I supposed to carry on with life once a person so close to me is gone? How and when does anyone actually make peace with the fact that "this was meant to be"? I can't wrap my head around it. I can't accept that this is reality... that he is actually leaving me... I feel completely powerless. And what kills me most is that I don't even have the strength to stay strong for him. I simply don't have it.😠

Good God, I step away from this forum for a single day and suddenly I'm greeted by a massive wave of terrified newcomers.😢

Dear Brenda Richardson33, that feeling of powerlessness and the refusal to accept that he’s slipping away—it’s an incredibly normal, natural reaction. There isn't anything I or anyone else here can say to you that you don't already know deep down: that this is simply how it works, how people pass, some sooner and some later, in one way or another. It will happen to you just like it happened to me and everyone else here; that realization will eventually mature within you, it will simply occur, and life will settle into that new shape. No matter how heavy this feels right now, you possess far more strength than you realize. It’s only when these kinds of things hit your life that you truly understand that strength is already inside you, surging out exactly when you think you're about to break and you have no idea where it's coming from.
You say you're afraid of what's coming... but what exactly is this "coming"? How can you possibly know? You’re staring so far down the road that you’re missing the ground right beneath your feet, and honestly, you're just manufacturing your own suffering that way. How can anyone claim to know what tomorrow looks like, let alone next week, next month, or two months from now? What you need to do—right here, right now, urgently—is learn to stop peering into the future and start living exclusively in the present. This isn't just the golden rule when you're battling cancer; it's the golden rule for life itself. Don't end up mourning these precious moments later on because you wasted them being paralyzed by fear of things that haven't happened yet. Whatever is going to happen will happen, and there is absolutely nothing you can do to predict it or prepare for it. Just be here. Learn to just roll with whatever life throws your way!
I’ve already laid out my thoughts on all of this in previous posts—these aren't just theories, they are insights forged through my own personal struggle and experience. Besides, plenty of others here have written extensively about it too. Do yourself a favor and actually read. At our core, we are all essentially the same, just as Tin Ujević so beautifully put it. The only real difference lies in our individual realizations and the specific paths we take to find them. This forum gives you a unique opportunity to skip an entire lifetime of searching and suffering; you can bypass the agony of finding these truths the hard way by simply learning from the experiences of those who have already been through the fire.
And look, we all know how it works—everyone in this world starts dying just a little bit more every single day from the moment they're born. It’s an inevitable process, and honestly, everyone has a right to that progression. You have to suppress that selfish urge to try and cling to them... sometimes life simply becomes too much of a burden for them to carry.

I really hope you’re a person of faith, because that's where you'll find the answers to so many of life's big questions. Just ask and listen closely to your own thoughts—that's how you'll receive guidance from the Lord. It truly is that simple.🙂
I want to wish you a Happy Easter, filled with peace in your heart and for your whole family.

slyseal28 said:I’m suggesting we meet up face-to-face if you have the time and the drive. Maybe this coming Monday once the Easter holidays wrap up? Or perhaps we wait until Tuesday or Wednesday when I'll have a definitive answer on whether the machine at Petrov Hospital is back online. That way, I can give you a concrete timeline for when my Pigeon will be scheduled for regular radiation (black and white). Obviously, I’m going to pull every string necessary to bypass the line, but that doesn't mean I want to stay stuck in it. There are people out there who don't have the luxury of taking shortcuts. For their sake, and for ours, this needs to be brought into the light.

What’s your take?

Whatever works best for you and everyone else—we can definitely meet up after Easter and even call in a reporter so we can lay everything out clearly.

Peter Mendoza6 said:No, there’s no stinging—it wasn't an issue before, and I'm married now. 😁
Basically... I've never felt this bad. Even with protection, nothing works. We'll see what the doctor says on Tuesday.

Listen, if you have this, your husband needs to get treated too.
How long has this been going on?
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but plenty of women end up finding out their husbands are cheating in this exact, unpleasant way.😕

jadetinker85 said:Man, he’s just riddled with metastases. How do those things even spread through the body anyway? Would swapping out his blood actually do anything?

It spreads through the bloodstream just like it moves from tissue to tissue—everything in the body is interconnected. Changing the blood wouldn't help because the cancer cells are embedded right in the tissue itself; even if you replaced the blood, those cells would just jump back into the new supply. It’s a total chain reaction. Think of it like an octopus stretching its tentacles out from a central point—wherever a tentacle reaches, it starts branching out further and further... it's gruesome.😱

Ladies, you need to try this new Lactogyn supplement. It’s the first oral probiotic designed specifically to maintain your lower flora, and you can grab it over the counter without needing a prescription. Basically, yeast infections like Candida flare up whenever your vaginal pH isn't acidic enough. Lactogyn packs all the necessary ingredients to restore that balance. Using a diluted white vinegar wash also helps immensely.
A word of advice: try to hold off on sex while you're dealing with an infection. If you're going unprotected, you're just passing it back and forth to your partner, creating this endless loop of reinfection. Bottom line—he needs to get treated too.
A doctor will typically prescribe something like Diflucan, Canesten, Plimicol, or Geonistin, depending on the specific situation. 😕
At the end of the day, sorting this out requires a lot of patience and... well, if you're the type who likes to be adventurous, remember that condoms are your best friend for staying safe!

slyseal28 said:I’m trying everything I can to protest. Today, I even attempted to draw a parallel on my blog regarding what people actually choose to rally about. I was listening to the radio earlier and heard them reporting on how Luka Oman is protesting against the cruelty faced by chickens. Are you kidding me???😕
Look, I love animals—and honestly, props to those chickens—but we have people waiting months for life-saving therapies and absolutely nobody is making a sound about that!!! It actually broke my heart to see the comments on my article, calling me malicious (I won't quote the whole thing here, which is why I provided the link).

I don't even know what to say. I just feel completely defeated right now.😢

Let the chicken enthusiasts deal with their chickens! That man views this as his own personal tragedy, so fine, he stands up for them. But while he fights for poultry, we stay silent for our own PEOPLE! I think the issue lies within us; we stay quiet about real, devastating problems while watching others obsess over things that seem totally trivial to us.

So let's just raise our voices and lock ourselves in cages instead!

I say we reach out to the "Working lunch" newsroom; I bet they’d actually care about these kinds of issues.
We can give it a shot, but we can't all call at once—someone needs to lead. I am willing to step up and do it, but I can't just go around citing anyone's case based on "he said, she said." I need you guys standing behind me, so if you are called upon to testify to your own story, you have to be ready.
Post your response here if you're in. Something has to be done, because people are dying in droves because of this "work" system.