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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Evening Uki, Sonia, Kez and Linda
I've been busy with chores today folks, and even busier yelling my head off at OH! A mix of hayfever, being too hot, tasks and OH's perpetual pity party (alliteration fest) have made me the grumpiest sod this side of the Pennines - and every other direction beyond.
We've been watching the football, in loaded silence, but just nipped in at half time to wish you good evening and hopefully find you all ok. Guys, I love those songs too and they're major eye-leakers beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I've thought of one I could dedicate to OH, all in the best sarcastic taste right at this moment - Janet Jackson's What have You Done for me Lately? Apart from upsetting me all the time, not a lot else. I'll leave it at that and head back off to the footy and OH's face, which is violin-shaped with misery!
Hugs and love y'all xxx
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