I am grateful for the existence of cancer support groups, but they are not always the most helpful place for me to be. This week I talk about where I do find support, and my exciting new drug.
Another beautiful and heartfelt piece of writing. I miss you! Support groups can be challenging. I very much had a real love/hate relationship with the people in my Weight Watchers group. Not the same at all of course-the stakes not remotely being in the same ballpark, but there were weeks when I wanted to punch some of those old biddies. The problem is that we're supposed to be there for each other, but in reality we're all there because we need help and don't have much capacity for anyone else becauseof thst need. I'm surprised it ever works, but sometimes it does. I'm here if you need to vent or talk or whatever.
The way you navigate everything is bloody inspirational. You are real and riding the rollercoaster and we are here for you. I also hate support groups. The averages are too, um, average. We are all such unique bodies and souls, so believe in you and the mountain behind you and the PARP (why does that sound like a really trumpety fart?). We love you to bits, all over the world. X
And I am here for YOU, my dearest Helen in the world. You don't know what an inspiration you are. Even when you're a blubbering mess. Maybe especially then. You are just always so you. I wish I could help soothe your heart.
Thanks for this very interesting piece. Glad you have people like Cat in your life.
Another beautiful and heartfelt piece of writing. I miss you! Support groups can be challenging. I very much had a real love/hate relationship with the people in my Weight Watchers group. Not the same at all of course-the stakes not remotely being in the same ballpark, but there were weeks when I wanted to punch some of those old biddies. The problem is that we're supposed to be there for each other, but in reality we're all there because we need help and don't have much capacity for anyone else becauseof thst need. I'm surprised it ever works, but sometimes it does. I'm here if you need to vent or talk or whatever.
The way you navigate everything is bloody inspirational. You are real and riding the rollercoaster and we are here for you. I also hate support groups. The averages are too, um, average. We are all such unique bodies and souls, so believe in you and the mountain behind you and the PARP (why does that sound like a really trumpety fart?). We love you to bits, all over the world. X
And I am here for YOU, my dearest Helen in the world. You don't know what an inspiration you are. Even when you're a blubbering mess. Maybe especially then. You are just always so you. I wish I could help soothe your heart.
Helen, you expressed this sentiment so well. I second it!
Thank you! It's good to hear from you.