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JJoy
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15 years ago

Book Idea

Dear ladies - on my recent blog 'Flustered - Who Me?' It came about that it was suggested we should all put our thoughts/experiences/ideas etc into a book - Now this came about as yours truly has being making a seriously valiant attempt at humour re our 'united' situations - as a result, many of you ladies have a wonderful and delightful sense of humour and have related some really good stories - it has made us all have a laugh, and I think the old adage of 'laughter is the best medicine' really rings true - so let me know if you are interested - you can message me, and I can let you know my emai - if you want to participate - have a think, it may eventuate to nothing, alternately who knows we could not only come up with a great outlet, but provide hope and inspiration to others along the way.  Oh and by the way - we are looking for a title, we have one little beauty but I want to hear from other ladies as well - Cheers to all, hugs J

 

 

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    JJoy
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    15 years ago

    Hi Louise, thank you for responding to the blog - I would love to hear your story and I have another lady 'really interested' - it's a start isn't it. x x x Cheers Josie

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    Christine_Denni
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    15 years ago

    Hi Josie, I was thinking last night what really annoyed me about what people say to you once they know you have breast cancer. Besides the usual of "Stay Positive", "Be strong", "You will be fine".

    When I went back to work for a few hours in between chemos, everyone would ask me, "How are you Chrissy?". You are looking well. I would smile and answer, " I'm fine and dandy, thanks for asking". But thinking I feel like i had been run over by a double decker bus. I dont look well at all, I look like I swallowed a whole cow and bald as ghandi.  Now why did I do that? Why didnt I say how I really felt? Did I want to make them feel good? Did I just want them to leave me alone and go away so I could do my job and go home? My attitude to work had changed since being diagnosed and I just wanted to do my job and go ASAP.  Does anyone else feel like that?

    So now when I go to work and I'm asked, how I am and I'm looking well, I tell them the truth and the looks on their face is amazing, as they are horified and run off as fast as they can. I figure if they cant handle the truth why ask.

    Anyone else have an little stories...maybe funny ones would be good. Like How we look like pirates with our bandanna's on and the reaction you get while shopping from the little kids.

    Chrissy D :) xoxo