Hi to everyone out there

1 minute read time.

FormerMember

24 Sep 2009

Today is not a good day for me. In fact I am sitting in the garden drinking a bottle of wine and feeling very sorry for myself, I'm not normally a negative person, but having been diagnosed with BC I just don't know how to deal with it. I have my results confirmed tomorrow. My daughter who is six months pregnant with her fourth child is taking me, together with my son. I just feel that I've let them down. I've taken my dog for a walk, which is a big help. She's a yorkshire terrier called Rosie, and I love her to bits, as I do all animals.

You just think this isn't happening today, although today someone said, "Chris you look really good, you've lost weight." I can actually see my cheek bones, which I haven't seen for years.

Anyway, anyone out there for a chat, please get in touch. I think we all know how we are feeling. I suddenly wish I had a partner to share this with. I've been on my own for years and like it this way, but not any more.

I live in the Essex area, and anyone out there who would like to meet up for a coffee or whatever, please get in touch.

Regards.

CHRIS

FormerMember over 15 years ago

Hi

Nice afternoon to sit in the garden and have a nice glass of wine, no sure it will help you though.

Its the pits having cancer but the strength you Will find will pull you through, I love animals also would have a house full if i could, where abouts in Essex i was born and raised in colchester but now in Suffolk, shame im not near could do with a drink myself.

Im single have been since Feb this year i miss having someone at night mostly when the dark thoughts come.

Another grandchild thats great i love babies, lots of good things to look forward to.

All the best

Emma xox
- Cancel
- Up 0 Down
- Reply
- More
- Cancel
FormerMember over 15 years ago

Please don't think you have let anyone down, because you haven't. I'm a little bit further down the line than you as I had a diagnosis in November last year. However I try to keep positive and live life to the full.

I too have a dog and live alone but I have family near and friends, as you have. Use them!

Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Keep smiling!

gray xxx
- Cancel
- Up 0 Down
- Reply
- More
- Cancel
FormerMember over 15 years ago

Went to Uni in Colchester in 70's; haven't been back since. I loved Wivenhoe but I expect it has changed somewhat.

Just found another bump but I'm hoping it is scar tissue. Go for Ultra sound next week. Just when you think you are out of the woods ( for a little at least) this ghastly thing jumps out again.

Animals are a great comfort - I guess because we can project our thoughts & worries on them and they just smile back.

Hope your gloom has lifted a little bit by now.

Not sure I like this new lay-out..still trying to find my way round it.
- Cancel
- Up 0 Down
- Reply
- More
- Cancel
FormerMember over 15 years ago

Hello Chris

you are so right we all know what you are going through,I was dx with breast cancer 28th July,had surgery 9th September and got results offically today(although bcn rang me with them on monday) a mixed bag .

I've two ponies,a dog,cat,rabbit,2 fish and getting a hampster for grandson(who lives with me) next week,so I'm an animal lover too, but do not live in your area,I'm on the Lancashire?cumbria border

Best Wishes
- Cancel
- Up 0 Down
- Reply
- More
- Cancel
FormerMember over 15 years ago

A London born girl living in Essex here - putting it that way to avoid the stereotypical Essex Girl image springing to mind - no white stilletoes, no sovereign ring or shellsuit....but have been known to dance around my handbag!!!! Actually girl is stretching it a bit too, I am 42 LOL

Different cancer altogether, I am a certified headcase - brain tumour. Off to Romford tomorrow to collect my 4th cycle of oral chemo.

I hope you find lots of support on here, we might be in the club no one wants to join, but it really does have the best members!!!!

Debs xx
- Cancel
- Up 0 Down
- Reply
- More
- Cancel