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🙂Hey there, I’m back. It’s been a while since I’ve posted—life just got busy, and honestly, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. It might sound a little strange, but whenever I come on here and read some of the heavy news, I get hit with this wave of anxiety. My mom just finished her first round of chemo; she’s dealing with some nausea and a certain kind of restless nervousness that seems to rub off on all of us, but overall, she’s holding up pretty well. Seeing her strength really gives me hope that things are going to turn out okay. My heart goes out to everyone else who has lost loved ones recently; I’m sending my sincerest condolences to all of you.
I did have one quick question: I already sent in my application and membership dues, so I was wondering what the next steps are and how I can start helping out? Sending love to everyone!
Anonymous said:My mom passed away this morning at 10:05, just three and a half months after her diagnosis... Even though I know I’m going to miss her terribly and will probably see her in my dreams more often than I'd like, there’s a part of me that feels relieved because she’s finally at peace. She isn't in pain anymore, and she doesn't have to struggle just to take a sip of water...
The hardest moment so far was seeing her being carried out in her casket, and I know the truly difficult part is still ahead of me when we lay her to rest. I've been leaning on medication all day just to get through, but I'm hanging in there somehow... Anyway, sending my best wishes to everyone and wishing you all the very best..
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss.
It’s always heartbreaking to read about someone losing their loved one; my mind immediately goes to my own mom, but I wanted to share some really wonderful news—it hasn't spread. I know she has chemo and radiation on the horizon now, but honestly, I feel so much lighter knowing this. I’m fully confident that we’re going to power through those treatments together and come out on the other side just fine.
Sending my best to everyone here. I'm keeping all of you, and especially my mom, in my prayers, hoping you'll all be with us for a very long time.
Angela Wright said:Guys, I really need to reach out because we aren't seeing the level of engagement we hoped for regarding our association membership.😢 We all agreed a long time ago that this organization was necessary, yet now that it actually exists, the response has been pretty quiet. Just keeping the website running is becoming a significant expense, and we haven't even begun to tackle the actual projects we need to launch. For instance, we need to print educational pamphlets about various illnesses and treatment options to distribute at local hospitals and clinics. A few of us enthusiasts are more than happy to volunteer our time to write all those materials ourselves for free, but obviously, we can't print them for nothing. Please don't let everything fall apart right after we've put in all this hard work to get started. Help us help you.🙂 Even if you don't want to officially join, you can still support us by donating whatever you can spare—even just a couple of dollars makes a difference. You can also help by spreading the word or lobbying for the cause wherever you can. Both individuals and businesses are welcome to contribute or join.
We met this past Saturday with a very prominent oncologist who shared some statistics that honestly blew my mind. Among other things, he noted that we are essentially on the brink of an epidemic. Current data suggests that one in three people will deal with certain types of cancer... hello? One in three! If you think about a family of three, statistically, one of them is going to be affected. The new oncology departments recently established in major cities were designed to handle the patient volume we saw fifteen years ago, but today, the demand for capacity has skyrocketed. We have to do everything in our power regarding prevention, education, and eventually providing support when someone gets sick, and doing all of that is incredibly expensive.
Please, everyone, I’m asking you to listen and show a little more enthusiasm. Those of you most affected by this should be the ones feeling this most deeply. There was so much interest when we first mentioned forming this group, but since then, only about six people from this forum have actually signed up.
The ten of us are going to have a very hard time moving forward alone. It’s taking a toll on our personal lives and our jobs, but we don't regret a single second because we know we are doing the right thing.
Please, reach out. We are completely open to any suggestions you might have. This is YOUR association.
You have my full support. I'm signing up right now, and if there is anything I can do to help from here in the Midwest, please let me know and I will do everything in my power. BEST REGARDS
First off, a huge hello to everyone here. I honestly don't even know where to start—so much has been happening lately that I feel completely overwhelmed and lost. About three years ago, I went through a divorce after twelve years of marriage. There were good times and bad, of course, but that’s really the least of my concerns right now.
I eventually processed that and started moving forward, though being unemployed and relying on my mom for support made things pretty tough for a while. Thankfully, that phase passed. I met someone wonderful who actually gave me my faith in love back, and just when life finally seemed to be looking up last year, my dad suffered a stroke. He's still in the recovery process. I kept telling myself that after all the hardships I faced back in 2007, the storm was finally passing and better days were ahead. I found a job, and I'm even thinking about getting married again. But then... there's that dreaded "but." At the end of December, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had her surgery on Tuesday, and the doctor isn't offering much optimism; he mentioned things look grim and she'll likely need radiation and chemotherapy. We're currently waiting on more test results. It's all so foreign and heavy, and I feel incredibly scared and adrift.😕
There are moments where I find myself crying all day long, and then suddenly, I'll hit a point where I just refuse to accept the reality of it all. I try to pretend none of this is happening to me, acting as if everything is fine, until my mom calls me and pulls me right back into the reality I'm trying so hard to escape—longing for those times when everything felt okay again.