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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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@MJG017being in nature feels wonderful.

I've never felt like I belonged in this world even when I tried hard to fit in. That's why it's nice to feel that connection with people here.

I'm thankful to have you and everyone here to sit with and chat to you while I'm going through this.

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@Hopeandlove , Have you used chatgpt before? I'm trying to create your picture for you. The picture you shared about being in the rainforest.

We are so glad to be here with you.

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@tyme no I haven't heard of it. I like that idea 💙.

I'm thankful to be here with you

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@Hopeandlove I am glad you are imagining my surroundings. I hoped to describe it to you so you could have some pleasant nature visualisations.

Unfortunately it’s often cold in hospitals, keep asking for those warmed blankets so you can feel cozy and warm.

@Former-Member and @Hopeandlove I am so lucky to have this beautiful environment. Both of my dogs loved it too. I have to be careful with the possum as she often rests on top of the roller door! When I first got here it was a ringtail and her baby. After a few years a brush tail moved in. Maybe you’ll have to borrow Wind in the Willows from the library @Former-Member.

@MJG017 I also love looking at the stars I think it gives me a bit of perspective and that maybe my problems aren’t as big as they sometimes seem.

@rav3n we we’re discussing our love of nature earlier, I love the sound of waves.

@Hopeandlove I hope you can transfer some of our descriptions to around your bed, so you can be comforted by nature.

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That's totally okay that you don't want to start a new thread @Hopeandlove

We can celebrate here 🙂

Here is your scene based on your words:

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@Hopeandlove

No one should ever have to go through this alone. So I'm sure we all feel the same in that we're more than happy to sit here with you and do what we can to make you feel less alone. It's the very least you deserve.

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@MJG017 @Hopeandlove love getting lost in a book! i've stopped reading books in public though... one time i was reading on the train and caught myself making too many facial expressions which apparently embarrassed my sister 😆 it's hard to read a good book with a straight face!

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@Hopeandlove , this is YOUR space. How would you like us to celebrate your life with you?

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Hi @tyme

That image is so peaceful. I hope @Hopeandlove that it brings you peace.

Snuggles 🥰

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@Till23

When I first started my 8 weeks of radiation, they had some riddles stuck to the ceiling. I though his will make it easier and I assumed they changed them, maybe every week or so. Nope, they never changedthem while I was there. Say I would just lay there with my eyes closed and relax.

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