Since being diagnosed with bladder cancer I have changed. Does anyone else feel they have changed.
I have reevaluated my whole life and what’s important to me. Applied for a calmer job decided to put my health and my daughters first and foremost in my mind. Not that my daughter weren’t first it was just the need to get a higher paid job and make our lives easier. Turns out the higher paid job gave me less time with my children more stress anxiety and less happiness.
now all I want is to spend quality time loving my girls to the max and enjoying looking after my health.
do you have a story of change and inspiration I’d love to hear it.
thank you all of you for being just the way you are right at this moment in time
Hi Pegasus . I was 64 when diagnosed and going through treatment. I opted to take early retirement so my life changed dramatically. The first thing I did when given the all clear was to buy a puppy. She made sure I got up every morning. Kept me fit with long walks every day and still does. I have four grown ups living locally with their own families and so they all keep me busy with regular DIY. They can't knock a nail in between them, but to be fair the girls are better than the boys with practical issues. My biggest regret is when first diagnosed, I was referred to a local cancer Care charity who offered me various courses to keep me busy, including silversmithing. At the time I though, what's the point as I didn't see a future. If anybody gets a similar chance, go for it. Now years down the line I am sorry I didn't do it as I could have a good hobby making some beer money on the side. By the way, the puppy is now 10 years old and still keeping me active. Best wishes.
Rily,
Your story is inspirational. You give us all hope that we may get through what's ahead.
Beautiful dog 
