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Life challenges

Life challenges

So I wanted to share a bit about myself and what I'm facing in life.

I've had health issues throughout my life things like arthritis, scoliosis, heart problems etc. Things that have mostly been able to be treated with medications. But last year I was diagnosed with cancer and it's been a hell of a fight ever since. I've undergone several surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and things were looking ok. But recently I was told that the cancer had spread and I'm probably not going to make it to see my 50th birthday which for me is less than 3 years away.

I haven't got any support around me and this information has been hard for me to process. Whilst I knew my life was on borrowed time it never really sunk in until I was sat down and told the facts.

As you can imagine with everything I've gone through during my life I suffer from mental health issues and recently that's become alot worse. For me I don't want to get to that point where my body is shutting down.

I don't like not being in control but at the moment everything is out of my control, I'm reliant on medical teams, medications, other people trying to work out what the next step is. I'm unsure whether I want to put my body through more chemo or radiation therapy or whether to just let this ride its course. Even doing it it's only going to buy me a little bit more time so is it really worth it or do I just try to enjoy what time I have left.

Anyway that's a bit of my story and what I'm facing. Thanks for reading.

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@tyme @Till23 @Hopeandlove @Former-Member

Can you reuse the same letters for different words? Like couch and ouch, or 'la' to form both lava and lamp?

If so, I have 13. Unique words using only individual letters ones... 7. One is iffy though

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@MJG017 it's only finding those few hidden words however I do like the extra challenge of finding how many words you can make using the letters.

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@tyme @Hopeandlove @Till23 @Former-Member

I should read on before I post. I replied to the first picture, read on and see the 2nd!! If I was smart i would read on to see if there's a 3rd... but i like to live on the edge! 😁

Anyhoo... I see 6.

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@Hopeandlove @MJG017 @Till23 @tyme

Hope you had a restful night. Being in the ICU, I imagine they check on you throughout the night.

If I could be one of the four elements fire, water, air, or earth, I’d choose air because I love the sound of the wind freely blowing through the trees. Water would be a close second. I also have a few imaginary places I like to visit, all of which include large English-style gardens. I’d love to have a herb labyrinth to wander through, breathing in all the wonderful scents. I adore magpies and wrens, but I’d love to see an English red robin someday.

If you need a laugh, try watching some silly animal videos. I love the ones featuring cats vs dogs or unlikely animal friendships, like a cat and a mouse being best friends.

I'm off to the library today to find some good fictional books and audiobook CDs. Sometimes I just love curling up in bed and having someone else read to me.

Take care my friend. We’re all thinking of you.

Hugs,
Snuggles 🥰

P.S. It’s amazing how many words @MJG017 found in @tyme puzzles, I was feeling pretty smug after finding just five!

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@Former-Member there's not alot of rest happening here and things just keep going bad.

Air and water are my favourites. Bird sounds are beautiful to listen to and relaxing. English gardens are stunning and I like the idea of the herb labyrinth, all those smells would be amazing and aromatic.

Thank you for your thoughts and hugs. 💙

I watch some funny videos of animals doing silly things, and I enjoy watching music videos also.

Enjoy your visit to the library

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There’s probably a lot going on in ICU @Hopeandlove so it’s hard to get rest. It’s hard to get rest in hospital at all really as there’s always something going on.

I’m worried that you said things just keep going bad.

I hope you are able to escape to your virtual nature haven to get some relief

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@Till23 how I wish I could escape to one of my nature scenes.

I had a heart attack in the early hours of the morning, i have heart failure (ADHF) and I have acute renal failure to add to everything else. My body isn't responding to the treatments, so now they are just looking at making me comfortable and i have been referred to end of life care. I'm in shock and can't think straight.

Thank you all for your support through this time, knowing I haven't been alone in this has meant alot to me.

@Former-Member @MJG017 @tyme

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I'm so sorry to hear @Hopeandlove I wish I had more words of comfort, but I hope you know that the forums community is here with you through this

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Thank you @Ru-bee 💙.

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@Hopeandlove

I'm so sorry this has all progressed so quickly to the point you are at now. I hope they can at least make you comfortable. I know there's not much I can say, but just know that you're in my thoughts and we're all here with you if you need some company.

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