Lovin' and livin'

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You know people often say nice things to me – complimenting and praising the way I have been dealing with the Yukky Lump and everything else that comes with it. They tell me that I am “brave” ... and “courageous” ... and “inspirational” ... and although the comments are well meant ... I must admit I treat them like water off a duck’s back.

Now ... don’t get me wrong ... if someone says they are reading the blog and enjoying it then I am absolutely delighted. If it means that I am succeeding in promoting breast cancer awareness, and sharing what it is like to go through the trials and tribulations of treatment, hopefully in an informative (and perhaps in a sometimes humorous and witty) way, then I feel I am making a difference ... and that is an achievement. But to be honest most of the time I don’t make a conscious decision on how to get through this crap ... I was dealt this dire card ... and my attitude is that I will grit my teeth and get on with it. Then, once it is over and done with, I will draw a line under it and get on with the rest of my life. Or will I ...?

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    good for you ... i too do my fair shair of breast cancer awareness... i talk to everyone and anyone who will listen... if i get just one person to check themselves and catch it early then i fell i will have possibly saved a life

    keep it up

    liz xxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I know what you mean. I think people who say these things are thinking about how they would feel and because they don't know they feel frightened of cancer. So when they see us getting through it they say we are brave. It is a necessity to get through it. The fight kicks in and we go along with whatever we are told should work and buy us time or make us better. Afterwards? well I am not too sure we can carry on as if nothing happened. I think we all learn different things along the way. I for instance have learned that life is precious, that time is precious. I have sacked those so called friends who did a runner whilst I was going through this. I truly value those that were by my side. All the Best Julie xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi there, i absolutely loved reading your blogs i so agree with you on what people say, i hear it all the time, they mean well, course they do, but its not necessarily being brave its survival and wanting to live and be strong for your children if you have any like i do, i loved your little story about the red shoes and the green pepper it made me smile, your writing is calming and so inspiring to others i could have sat and read on for days.  There are always always people worse off than ourselves arnt there, and having being diagnosed with this terrible disease in a funny way its made me a better person, and made me appreciate the simple things in life.  Thank you for your story and i watch with interest how things progress, love and hugs

    Jill

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thank you for your lovely comments.

    Hugs and best wishes to you too - P xox